US Bridges

Csah 20 over Split Rock Creek

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 59548

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 20 over Split Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 20 over Split Rock Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 163 by 2036. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 20
CrossesSplit Rock Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates43.90605, -96.3673
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2016)
Projected traffic163 by 2036
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 20 over Split Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 20 over Split Rock Creek 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 Csah 20 over Split Rock Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 20 over Split Rock Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 20 over Split Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.