US Bridges

Csah 21 over Fort Ridgely Creek

Good

Nicollet County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT TH 4 · Structure no. 52522

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 21 over Fort Ridgely Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 21 over Fort Ridgely Creek in Nicollet County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 21
CrossesFort Ridgely Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT TH 4
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates44.44693, -94.72287
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2022)
Projected traffic115 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 21 over Fort Ridgely Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 21 over Fort Ridgely Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 21 over Fort Ridgely Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 21 over Fort Ridgely Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 21 over Fort Ridgely Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.