US Bridges

M 16 over Brewery Creek

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI NW of JCT Csah 58 · Structure no. R0756

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1
1959 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 16 over Brewery Creek is a steel culvert carrying M 16 over Brewery Creek in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 16
CrossesBrewery Creek
Location0.1 MI NW of JCT Csah 58
RouteCity Street 16
CountyStearns County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.45803, -94.42635
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (1959)
Projected traffic1 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 16 over Brewery Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 16 over Brewery Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does M 16 over Brewery Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (1959 count).

How long is M 16 over Brewery Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns M 16 over Brewery Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.