US Bridges

Csah 21 over Little Cobb River

Fair

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 53 · Structure no. 93307

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 21 over Little Cobb River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 21 over Little Cobb River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 21
CrossesLittle Cobb River
Location0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 53
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates43.96404, -93.78097
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 21 over Little Cobb River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 21 over Little Cobb River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 21 over Little Cobb River carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 21 over Little Cobb River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 21 over Little Cobb River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.