US Bridges

Csah 21 over S Br Two Rivers

PoorPosted for load

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 49513

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
105 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 21 over S Br Two Rivers is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 21 over S Br Two Rivers in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 21
CrossesS Br Two Rivers
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates45.80448, -94.41441
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2020)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$600 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 21 over S Br Two Rivers built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 21 over S Br Two Rivers 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 21 over S Br Two Rivers carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Csah 21 over S Br Two Rivers?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 21 over S Br Two Rivers?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.