US Bridges

Csah 16 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Sherburne County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 71507

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 16 over Stream in Sherburne County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,150 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 16
CrossesStream
Location0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountySherburne County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.48674, -93.95695
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 16 over Stream carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 16 over Stream?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 16 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.