US Bridges

Csah 26 over CO Ditch # 39

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT TH 9 · Structure no. 14J34

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over CO Ditch # 39 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 26 over CO Ditch # 39 in Clay 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 2,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,050 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 26
CrossesCO Ditch # 39
Location0.7 MI E of JCT TH 9
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates46.97734, -96.48749
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2017)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 26 over CO Ditch # 39 built?

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

What condition is Csah 26 over CO Ditch # 39 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over CO Ditch # 39 carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 26 over CO Ditch # 39?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Csah 26 over CO Ditch # 39?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.