US Bridges

Csah 26 over Stream

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 42538

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 26 over Stream in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 26
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates44.60153, -96.05006
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over Stream carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 26 over Stream?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 26 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.