US Bridges

Csah 20 over Marsh River

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT TH 200 · Structure no. 93323

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 20 over Marsh River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 20 over Marsh River in Norman 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 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 20
CrossesMarsh River
Location0.5 MI S of JCT TH 200
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates47.28973, -96.54311
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2012)
Projected traffic105 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Marsh River built?

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

What condition is Csah 20 over Marsh 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 20 over Marsh River carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Csah 20 over Marsh River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 20 over Marsh River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.