US Bridges

M 20 over Cannon River

Good

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 40508

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1974 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 20 over Cannon River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying M 20 over Cannon River in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2029. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesM 20
CrossesCannon River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 14
RouteCity Street 20
Coordinates44.22194, -93.56957
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1974)
Projected traffic500 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 20 over Cannon River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 20 over Cannon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does M 20 over Cannon River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is M 20 over Cannon River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns M 20 over Cannon River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.