US Bridges

Csah 26 over US 52

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 19022

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over US 52 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 26 over US 52 in Dakota 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 12,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,100 by 2038. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 26
CrossesUS 52
Location1.9 MI S of JCT TH 494
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyDakota County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.84792, -93.05968
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2018)
Projected traffic12,100 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 26 over US 52 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 26 over US 52 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over US 52 carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 26 over US 52?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 26 over US 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.