US Bridges

Csah 16 over Ditch

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI SW of JCT CSAH10 · Structure no. 92064

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 16 over Ditch in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 370 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCsah 16
CrossesDitch
Location1.1 MI SW of JCT CSAH10
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates45.4268, -94.66186
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2017)
Projected traffic370 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$10 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 16 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over Ditch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Csah 16 over Ditch carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 16 over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 16 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.