US Bridges

Csah 20 over Whiskey Creek

Good

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 84J43

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 20 over Whiskey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 20 over Whiskey Creek in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 20
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location0.4 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates46.41314, -96.65546
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 20 over Whiskey 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 20 over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 20 over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Csah 20 over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.