US Bridges

Csah 26 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 92460

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over Stream is a wood or timber culvert carrying Csah 26 over Stream in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 26
CrossesStream
Location1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.54182, -92.44938
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2009)
Projected traffic85 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 26 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Csah 26 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 26 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.