US Bridges

Csah 20 over I 90

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 3.5 MI W of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 24817

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 20 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 20 over I 90 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2039. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 20
CrossesI 90
Location3.5 MI W of JCT TH 35
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates43.69153, -93.38893
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2017)
Projected traffic800 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 20 over I 90 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 20 over I 90 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 20 over I 90 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 20 over I 90?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 20 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.