Mn 16 over I 90
FairMower County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 16 · Structure no. 9678
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 280 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,724
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 16 over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 16 over I 90 in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 64 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 6 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 1,724 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long and 50 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 16 over I 90 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Mn 16 over I 90 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 I 90 carry?
About 1,724 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mn 16 over I 90?
The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 16 over I 90?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.