US Bridges

Csah 16 over Mud Hen Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT TH 53 · Structure no. 69625

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over Mud Hen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 16 over Mud Hen Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2039. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 16
CrossesMud Hen Creek
Location0.8 MI E of JCT TH 53
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates47.35799, -92.47341
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2015)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mud Hen Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over Mud Hen 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 16 over Mud Hen Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 16 over Mud Hen Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 16 over Mud Hen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.