US Bridges

M 26 over Lower Gull Lake

Good

Cass County, Minnesota · In East Gull Lake · Structure no. 11J04

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 26 over Lower Gull Lake is a concrete culvert carrying M 26 over Lower Gull Lake in Cass 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesM 26
CrossesLower Gull Lake
LocationIn East Gull Lake
RouteCity Street 26
Coordinates46.39914, -94.35827
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 26 over Lower Gull Lake built?

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

What condition is M 26 over Lower Gull Lake 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 M 26 over Lower Gull Lake carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is M 26 over Lower Gull Lake?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns M 26 over Lower Gull Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.