US Bridges

Csah 21 over N Br Rush River

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI NE of JCT TH19 · Structure no. 72J70

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 21 over N Br Rush River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 21 over N Br Rush River in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, projected to reach 390 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 21
CrossesN Br Rush River
Location2.3 MI NE of JCT TH19
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates44.5713, -94.18888
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2023)
Projected traffic390 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 21 over N Br Rush River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 21 over N Br Rush 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 21 over N Br Rush River carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Csah 21 over N Br Rush River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Csah 21 over N Br Rush River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.