US Bridges

M 16 over Little Cedar River

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT TH 56 · Structure no. 50J74

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 16 over Little Cedar River is a concrete culvert carrying M 16 over Little Cedar River in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesM 16
CrossesLittle Cedar River
Location0.3 MI S of JCT TH 56
RouteCity Street 16
Coordinates43.56112, -92.729
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 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2004)
Projected traffic40 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 16 over Little Cedar River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 16 over Little Cedar 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 2024.

How much traffic does M 16 over Little Cedar River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is M 16 over Little Cedar River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns M 16 over Little Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.