US Bridges

Mn 16 over Deer Creek

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 3.3 MI W of W JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 50004

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 16 over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 16 over Deer Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2038. The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 16
CrossesDeer Creek
Location3.3 MI W of W JCT TH 63
RouteState Highway 16
CountyMower County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.71039, -92.5435
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2018)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 16 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 16 over Deer Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 16 over Deer Creek carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 16 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 16 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.