US Bridges

Csah 21 over Eight Mile Creek

Good

Nicollet County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI SE of JCT Fort Rd. · Structure no. 89434

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 21 over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 21 over Eight Mile Creek in Nicollet County, Minnesota. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 21
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location1.6 MI SE of JCT Fort Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates44.38406, -94.58722
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2011)
Projected traffic700 by 2039
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$243 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 21 over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 21 over Eight Mile 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 21 over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Csah 21 over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 21 over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.