US Bridges

Mn 26 over Stream

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 3.2 MI N of Iowa ST Line · Structure no. 91656

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 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 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 1,447 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesMn 26
CrossesStream
Location3.2 MI N of Iowa ST Line
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates43.54691, -91.28077
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 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 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 26 over Stream 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 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 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Mn 26 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.