US Bridges

I 90 over Csah 20

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 3.1 MI NE of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 55803

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Csah 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Csah 20 in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2039. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesCsah 20
Location3.1 MI NE of JCT TH 63
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.91061, -92.4385
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2014)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2039
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 90 over Csah 20 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Csah 20 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Csah 20 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Csah 20?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Csah 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.