Mn 16 over Root River Overflow
Houston County, Minnesota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Mn 16 over Root River Overflow in Houston County, Minnesota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 7,319 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 107 of the 170 inventoried bridges in Houston County rated good (62.9%); 5 (2.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 426 ft |
| Location | 1.3 mi N of jct TH 44 |
| NBI structure number | 28016 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Houston County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 61 over Ditch | 1926 | 16,334 | Fair |
| US 61 over Im Rail and Street | 2007 | 15,200 | Good |
| Mn 16 over Pine Creek | 1990 | 10,031 | Fair |
| Mn 16 over Pine Creek | 1931 | 10,031 | Fair |
| US 61 over Mississippi River | 1993 | 9,000 | Good |
| US 61 over Mississippi River | 1992 | 7,600 | Fair |
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