US Bridges

Csah 26 over Cedar Creek

Good

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 02581

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,634
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 26 over Cedar Creek in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,634 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 26
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyAnoka County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.39188, -93.21262
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,634 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 26 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 26 over Cedar 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,634 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Csah 26 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 26 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.