SPR 16
Carrying SPR 16 over S BR ROOT RIVER
0.7 MI W OF JCT CSAH 5, Fillmore, Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SPR 16
The SPR 16 bridge in Fillmore, Minnesota carries SPR 16 over S BR ROOT RIVER. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SPR 16 compares
Live comparison across Minnesota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1991
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- State Park/Forest/Reservation
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- R0778
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SPR 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 SPR 16 against other structures in Fillmore 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 SPR 16?
SPR 16 in Fillmore, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SPR 16 inspected?
SPR 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 1 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SPR 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 SPR 16?
SPR 16 has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SPR 16?
SPR 16 is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is SPR 16 and does age affect safety?
SPR 16 was built in 1991, making it 35 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.
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