US Bridges

CR 116 over Butterfield Creek

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 32 · Structure no. 83538

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 116 over Butterfield Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 116 over Butterfield Creek in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 116
CrossesButterfield Creek
Location0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 32
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates44.02208, -94.67322
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2016)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 116 over Butterfield Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 116 over Butterfield Creek 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 CR 116 over Butterfield Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 116 over Butterfield Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 116 over Butterfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.