US Bridges

T 26 over Ditch #7

Fair

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 12J45

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 26 over Ditch #7 is a concrete culvert carrying T 26 over Ditch #7 in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 26
CrossesDitch #7
Location0.8 MI E of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates45.05084, -95.35497
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2012)
Projected traffic49 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 26 over Ditch #7 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 26 over Ditch #7 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T 26 over Ditch #7 carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T 26 over Ditch #7?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 26 over Ditch #7?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.