US Bridges

T 26 over Ditch # 10

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI E of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 14K58

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 26 over Ditch # 10 is a concrete culvert carrying T 26 over Ditch # 10 in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 26
CrossesDitch # 10
Location1.0 MI E of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates47.02043, -96.62625
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2020)
Projected traffic17 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 26 over Ditch # 10 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 26 over Ditch # 10 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does T 26 over Ditch # 10 carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is T 26 over Ditch # 10?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns T 26 over Ditch # 10?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.