Csah 21 over Elm Creek
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 38 · Structure no. 89354
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 21 over Elm Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 21 over Elm Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 21 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 21 over Elm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 21 over Elm Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Csah 21 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 21 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.