US Bridges

Csah 21 over S Fk Watonwan River

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 93354

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 21 over S Fk Watonwan River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 21 over S Fk Watonwan River in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 410 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 21
CrossesS Fk Watonwan River
Location0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates43.84821, -94.79475
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2016)
Projected traffic410 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 S Fk Watonwan River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 21 over S Fk Watonwan 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 21 over S Fk Watonwan River carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 21 over S Fk Watonwan River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Csah 21 over S Fk Watonwan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.