US Bridges

Csah 20 over Turtle River

Good

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 5.5 MI E of JCT Csah 27 · Structure no. 04516

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 20 over Turtle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 20 over Turtle River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2038. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 20
CrossesTurtle River
Location5.5 MI E of JCT Csah 27
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates47.54251, -94.59804
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2018)
Projected traffic265 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 20 over Turtle River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 20 over Turtle 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 20 over Turtle River carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 20 over Turtle River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 20 over Turtle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.