US Bridges

Csah 16 over Cannon River

Good

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 66531

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over Cannon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 16 over Cannon River in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2039. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 16
CrossesCannon River
Location0.2 MI S of JCT TH 60
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates44.22861, -93.44901
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2016)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cannon River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over Cannon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 16 over Cannon River carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 16 over Cannon River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 16 over Cannon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.