US Bridges

Csah 26 over Otter Creek

Fair

Carlton County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI W of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 91364

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 26 over Otter Creek in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,950 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 26
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1.2 MI W of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates46.67823, -92.47142
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2022)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2042
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$300 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 26 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 26 over Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over Otter Creek carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 26 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 26 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.