US Bridges

Csah 16 over US 63

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI N of JCT I 90 · Structure no. 55040

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over US 63 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 16 over US 63 in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2039. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 16
CrossesUS 63
Location2.3 MI N of JCT I 90
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates43.91684, -92.47728
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2014)
Projected traffic900 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 16 over US 63 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over US 63 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 US 63 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Csah 16 over US 63?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 16 over US 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.