US Bridges

Csah 26 over Le Sueur Creek

Good

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of JCT TH 112 · Structure no. 40J01

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over Le Sueur Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 26 over Le Sueur Creek in Le Sueur 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 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 1,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 26
CrossesLe Sueur Creek
Location1.6 MI E of JCT TH 112
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates44.45326, -93.8799
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 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 traffic1,050 (2021)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1,000 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 26 over Le Sueur Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 26 over Le Sueur Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over Le Sueur Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 26 over Le Sueur Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Csah 26 over Le Sueur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.