US Bridges

Csah 26 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI W of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 23519

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over Beaver Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 26 over Beaver Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 26
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.7 MI W of JCT TH 63
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates43.54401, -92.4215
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
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2013)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
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

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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 26 over Beaver Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 26 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 26 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.