US Bridges

Csah 16 over Little Elk River

Good

Morrison County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI W of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 49J65

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
334
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over Little Elk River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 16 over Little Elk River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 16
CrossesLittle Elk River
Location2.0 MI W of JCT TH 10
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates46.13739, -94.61833
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2022)
Projected traffic310 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Little Elk River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over Little Elk 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 16 over Little Elk River carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Csah 16 over Little Elk River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 16 over Little Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.