Mn 26 over Wildcat Creek
GoodHouston County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 28007
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,567
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 26 over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 26 over Wildcat Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,567 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 26 over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 26 over Wildcat Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 26 over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 1,567 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Mn 26 over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 26 over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.