US Bridges

Mn 26 over Stream

Poor

Houston County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI N of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 8842

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,636
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 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,636 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 26
CrossesStream
Location2.2 MI N of JCT Csah 3
RouteState Highway 26
CountyHouston County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.72553, -91.27438
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,636 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 26 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 26 over Stream carry?

About 2,636 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mn 26 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mn 26 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.