US Bridges

Csah 21 over TH 169R

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 70530

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 21 over TH 169R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 21 over TH 169R in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2039. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 21
CrossesTH 169R
Location0.8 MI E of JCT TH 169
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates44.78378, -93.41333
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2019)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 21 over TH 169R built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 21 over TH 169R 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 TH 169R carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Csah 21 over TH 169R?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 21 over TH 169R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.