US Bridges

Csah 16 over Wolf Creek

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT CR 61 · Structure no. 50J42

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 16 over Wolf Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 16
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT CR 61
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates43.71034, -92.94462
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2016)
Projected traffic350 by 2036
Trucks3%
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 Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Csah 16 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Csah 16 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.