US Bridges

Csah 20 over Minneopa Creek

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI NW of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 07575

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
502
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 20 over Minneopa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 20 over Minneopa Creek in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 20
CrossesMinneopa Creek
Location0.4 MI NW of JCT TH 60
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates44.1171, -94.21521
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2021)
Projected traffic620 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 20 over Minneopa Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 20 over Minneopa Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 20 over Minneopa Creek carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Csah 20 over Minneopa Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 20 over Minneopa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.