US Bridges

Csah 16 over Wolf Creek

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 50K51

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2012 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 2017, so it is 8 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 16
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 25
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates43.69101, -92.95989
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 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 traffic1,950 (2012)
Projected traffic2,637 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 2017, making it 8 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 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 16 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Csah 16 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 16 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.