US Bridges

Csah 21 over Credit River

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI SE of JCT Csah 27 · Structure no. 97573

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,152
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 21 over Credit River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 21 over Credit River in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 16,152 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,900 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 21
CrossesCredit River
Location1.4 MI SE of JCT Csah 27
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates44.68346, -93.35466
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,152 (2021)
Projected traffic15,900 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Credit River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 21 over Credit 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 21 over Credit River carry?

About 16,152 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Csah 21 over Credit River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 21 over Credit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.