US Bridges

CR 116 over ST James Creek

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT CSAH16 · Structure no. 90353

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 116 over ST James Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 116 over ST James Creek in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 116
CrossesST James Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT CSAH16
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates44.03665, -94.55453
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic100 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$105 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 116 over ST James Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 116 over ST James 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 116 over ST James Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 116 over ST James Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 116 over ST James Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.