US Bridges

T 16 over S Br Snake River

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 38 · Structure no. 96526

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 16 over S Br Snake River is a concrete culvert carrying T 16 over S Br Snake River in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 16
CrossesS Br Snake River
Location0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 38
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates48.21031, -96.47189
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1994)
Projected traffic12 by 2029
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 16 over S Br Snake River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 16 over S Br Snake River 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does T 16 over S Br Snake River carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 16 over S Br Snake River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns T 16 over S Br Snake River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.