US Bridges

Csah 16 over Bevens Creek (cd 1)

Fair

Sibley County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT CR 161 · Structure no. 72516

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over Bevens Creek (cd 1) is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 16 over Bevens Creek (cd 1) in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 16
CrossesBevens Creek (cd 1)
Location0.6 MI N of JCT CR 161
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountySibley County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.69647, -93.92931
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2022)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
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 Bevens Creek (cd 1) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over Bevens Creek (cd 1) 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 Bevens Creek (cd 1) carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 16 over Bevens Creek (cd 1)?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Csah 16 over Bevens Creek (cd 1)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.