US Bridges

Mn 26 over Stream

Fair

Houston County, Minnesota · 4.6 MI N of Iowa ST Line · Structure no. 5873

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,447
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 26 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 26 over Stream in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,447 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 26
CrossesStream
Location4.6 MI N of Iowa ST Line
RouteState Highway 26
CountyHouston County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.56579, -91.28021
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,447 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 26 over Stream carry?

About 1,447 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mn 26 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Mn 26 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.