FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CSAH 16

Carrying CSAH 16 over ROCK RIVER

0.2 MI N OF JCT T 283, Pipestone, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CSAH 16

The CSAH 16 bridge in Pipestone, Minnesota carries CSAH 16 over ROCK RIVER. It was built in 2020, making it 6 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.5 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 135 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CSAH 16 compares

▼ 3.3
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 24%
Lower load rating than 76% of Minnesota bridges
182
Bridges in Pipestone · 6 in Poor condition
CSAH 16 32.4 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2020
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.5 m (34 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
135 vehicles/day
Structure Number
59J89

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CSAH 16 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CSAH 16 against other structures in Pipestone and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CSAH 16?

CSAH 16 in Pipestone, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CSAH 16 inspected?

CSAH 16's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 135 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CSAH 16 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CSAH 16?

CSAH 16 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CSAH 16?

CSAH 16 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CSAH 16 and does age affect safety?

CSAH 16 was built in 2020, making it 6 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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