Mn 21 over Sand Creek
GoodScott County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT TH 282 · Structure no. 70050
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,106
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 21 over Sand Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 21 over Sand Creek in Scott 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 11,106 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 21 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 21 over Sand 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 21 over Sand Creek carry?
About 11,106 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mn 21 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 21 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.