US Bridges

Csah 21 over Bear Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT CR775 · Structure no. 69K01

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 21 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 21 over Bear Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 21
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT CR775
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates47.68697, -92.18719
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 21 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 21 over Bear 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 21 over Bear Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 21 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Csah 21 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.