US Bridges

Csah 26 over Campbell Creek

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT TH 76 · Structure no. 28544

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over Campbell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 26 over Campbell Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 26
CrossesCampbell Creek
Location1.4 MI E of JCT TH 76
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates43.82557, -91.58762
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2021)
Projected traffic130 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Campbell Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 26 over Campbell 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over Campbell Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 26 over Campbell Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 26 over Campbell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.