US Bridges

Csah 26 over Sakatah Trail

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT TH 22 · Structure no. 07571

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,108
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over Sakatah Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 26 over Sakatah Trail in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 26
CrossesSakatah Trail
Location0.2 MI E of JCT TH 22
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates44.19618, -93.94597
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,108 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 26 over Sakatah Trail built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 26 over Sakatah Trail 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 26 over Sakatah Trail carry?

About 2,108 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 26 over Sakatah Trail?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 26 over Sakatah Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.