US Bridges

Csah 16 over Stream

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 96395

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 16 over Stream in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 16
CrossesStream
Location0.9 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates44.96485, -96.17633
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2016)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 16 over Stream carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 16 over Stream?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 16 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.