US Bridges

T 20 over Ash Creek

Good

Rock County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 97923

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 20 over Ash Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 20 over Ash Creek in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 20
CrossesAsh Creek
Location0.7 MI W of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates43.54388, -96.22597
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (1994)
Projected traffic61 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 20 over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 20 over Ash 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 T 20 over Ash Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 20 over Ash Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns T 20 over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.