US Bridges

Mn 26 over Stream

Fair

Houston County, Minnesota · 3.6 MI S of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 96085

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,567
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 1986, so it is 39 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 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 26
CrossesStream
Location3.6 MI S of JCT Csah 3
RouteState Highway 26
CountyHouston County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.64644, -91.27607
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 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 1,567 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mn 26 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Mn 26 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.