US Bridges

Csah 20 over Embarrass River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 97 · Structure no. 69610

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 20 over Embarrass River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 20 over Embarrass River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 890 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 20
CrossesEmbarrass River
Location0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 97
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates47.45282, -92.3839
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic890 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 Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 20 over Embarrass 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 20 over Embarrass River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 20 over Embarrass River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 20 over Embarrass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.