US Bridges

Csah 21 over Hay Creek

Fair

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT CR 62 · Structure no. 92611

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
156
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 21 over Hay Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 21 over Hay Creek in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 21
CrossesHay Creek
Location0.1 MI N of JCT CR 62
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates46.72112, -96.52641
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2021)
Projected traffic170 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 Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 21 over Hay Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 21 over Hay Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 21 over Hay Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 21 over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.