US Bridges

Csah 26 over Stream

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT CR 109 · Structure no. 97179

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 26 over Stream in Fillmore 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 6 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 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 26
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI E of JCT CR 109
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates43.54403, -92.42433
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 1990, making it 35 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 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over Stream carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 26 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Csah 26 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.