M 16 over Bitter Creek

Fair Condition86 years old1,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyGoodhue
LocationIn Zumbrota
CarriesM 16
CrossesBitter Creek
Coordinates44.29294, -92.67041

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length28.5 ft (8.7 m)
Max Span24.0 ft (7.3 m)
Deck Width46.9 ft (14.3 m)
Deck Area124.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1940

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,000 (1986)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberL5390

Nearby Bridges

M 13 over Bitter Creek 0.1 mi Fair M 9 over Bitter Creek 0.1 mi Fair M 16 over Bitter Creek 0.1 mi Good M 21 over Bitter Creek 0.2 mi Good Mn 58 over Stream 0.2 mi Fair Mn 58 over N Fk Zumbro River 0.2 mi Good M 12 over Stream 0.3 mi Poor M 36 over Bitter Creek 0.5 mi Good Mn 60 over US 52 0.7 mi Good Mn 58 over US TH 52 0.8 mi Good