US Bridges

Csah 21 over Bear Island River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 120 · Structure no. 69A73

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 21 over Bear Island River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 21 over Bear Island River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,560 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 21
CrossesBear Island River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 120
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates47.80161, -91.89317
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2040
Trucks—
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 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 Bear Island River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 21 over Bear Island River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 21 over Bear Island River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 21 over Bear Island River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 21 over Bear Island River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.