US Bridges

Mn 21 over Raven Stream

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 4.1 MI N of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 70042

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,246
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 21 over Raven Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 21 over Raven Stream in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 5,246 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMn 21
CrossesRaven Stream
Location4.1 MI N of JCT TH 19
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates44.59814, -93.59574
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,246 (2022)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 21 over Raven Stream built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 21 over Raven Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 21 over Raven Stream carry?

About 5,246 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mn 21 over Raven Stream?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 21 over Raven Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.