US Bridges

Csah 16 over Champepadan Creek

GoodPosted for load

Nobles County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI W of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 53517

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over Champepadan Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 16 over Champepadan Creek in Nobles 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 355 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 16
CrossesChampepadan Creek
Location2.2 MI W of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates43.75388, -96.04657
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2019)
Projected traffic355 by 2039
Trucks—
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 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 Champepadan Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 16 over Champepadan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 16 over Champepadan Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 16 over Champepadan Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 16 over Champepadan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.