US Bridges

Csah 16 over Mud Hen Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W JCT Csah 108 · Structure no. 69670

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 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 2006, so it is 19 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 930 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 16
CrossesMud Hen Creek
Location0.3 MI W JCT Csah 108
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates47.37141, -92.3635
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic930 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2006, making it 19 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 May 2024.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 16 over Mud Hen Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 16 over Mud Hen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.