US Bridges

Mn 26 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Houston County, Minnesota · 6.3 MI N of Iowa ST Line · Structure no. 5807

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,567
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 26 over Crooked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 26 over Crooked Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 1,567 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 26
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location6.3 MI N of Iowa ST Line
RouteState Highway 26
CountyHouston County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.58985, -91.27995
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,567 (2022)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 26 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 26 over Crooked Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 26 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,567 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mn 26 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 26 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.