US Bridges

Csah 20 over Leaf River

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 3.1 MI N of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 80532

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
885
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 20 over Leaf River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 20 over Leaf River in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 885 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 20
CrossesLeaf River
Location3.1 MI N of JCT TH 10
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates46.4843, -95.12479
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic885 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Leaf River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 20 over Leaf 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 20 over Leaf River carry?

About 885 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 20 over Leaf River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 20 over Leaf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.