US Bridges

Csah 26 over Little Ann River

Good

Kanabec County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT TH 47 · Structure no. 33531

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over Little Ann River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 26 over Little Ann River in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 26
CrossesLittle Ann River
Location0.6 MI E of JCT TH 47
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates45.93351, -93.41998
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2018)
Projected traffic265 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Csah 26 over Little Ann River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 26 over Little Ann River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over Little Ann River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 26 over Little Ann River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 26 over Little Ann River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.