US Bridges

Csah 20 over S F Grindstone River

Good

Kanabec County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 33J14

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 20 over S F Grindstone River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 20 over S F Grindstone River in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 295 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long.

CarriesCsah 20
CrossesS F Grindstone River
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates46.05419, -93.07673
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2018)
Projected traffic295 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 S F Grindstone River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 20 over S F Grindstone 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 20 over S F Grindstone River carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 20 over S F Grindstone River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Csah 20 over S F Grindstone River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.