US Bridges

Csah 16 over Stream

Fair

Kittson County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 95507

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 16 over Stream in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 16
CrossesStream
Location0.2 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates48.99196, -97.19885
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2017)
Projected traffic65 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 16 over Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 16 over Stream carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 16 over Stream?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Csah 16 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.