US Bridges

Csah 16 over US 14;RAILROAD

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · 6.2 MI E of JCT TH 218 · Structure no. 74025

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
363 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over US 14;RAILROAD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 16 over US 14;RAILROAD in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 16
CrossesUS 14;RAILROAD
Location6.2 MI E of JCT TH 218
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountySteele County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.04937, -93.0659
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 16 over US 14;RAILROAD built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over US 14;RAILROAD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 16 over US 14;RAILROAD carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 16 over US 14;RAILROAD?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 16 over US 14;RAILROAD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.