Csah 16 over Turtle Creek
PoorTodd County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E of JCT CR 61 · Structure no. 77501
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 16 over Turtle Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 16 over Turtle Creek in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 16 over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 16 over Turtle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 16 over Turtle Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Csah 16 over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 16 over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.