US Bridges

Csah 20 over W Inlet to Rice Lake

Fair

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI NE of JCT CR 127 · Structure no. 10J04

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 20 over W Inlet to Rice Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 20 over W Inlet to Rice Lake in Carver 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,700 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 20
CrossesW Inlet to Rice Lake
Location0.4 MI NE of JCT CR 127
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates44.97569, -93.76914
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2019)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 W Inlet to Rice Lake built?

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

What condition is Csah 20 over W Inlet to Rice Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 20 over W Inlet to Rice Lake carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 20 over W Inlet to Rice Lake?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 20 over W Inlet to Rice Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.