US Bridges

Csah 16 over Barber Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI W of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 69K06

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
996
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over Barber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 16 over Barber Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 996 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 16
CrossesBarber Creek
Location2.5 MI W of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates47.37171, -92.8619
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic996 (2022)
Projected traffic960 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 Barber Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over Barber 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 16 over Barber Creek carry?

About 996 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Csah 16 over Barber Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Csah 16 over Barber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.