Csah 26 over Red River of the North
GoodClay County, Minnesota · 3.7 MI W of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 14525
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 653 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,476
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 26 over Red River of the North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 26 over Red River of the North in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,476 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2041. The structure is 653 ft (199 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 26 over Red River of the North built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 26 over Red River of the North 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Csah 26 over Red River of the North carry?
About 2,476 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Csah 26 over Red River of the North?
The structure is 653 ft (199 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 26 over Red River of the North?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.