Mn 26 over Overflow from Root River
GoodHouston County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI S of JCT TH 16 · Structure no. 28021
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 249 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,636
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 26 over Overflow from Root River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 26 over Overflow from Root River in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,636 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 26 over Overflow from Root River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 26 over Overflow from Root River 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 Overflow from Root River carry?
About 2,636 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Mn 26 over Overflow from Root River?
The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 26 over Overflow from Root River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.