US Bridges

Csah 26 over S Fk Crow River

Fair

Meeker County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 47504

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over S Fk Crow River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 26 over S Fk Crow River in Meeker County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 26
CrossesS Fk Crow River
Location0.4 MI S of JCT TH 7
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyMeeker County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.93781, -94.52262
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 26 over S Fk Crow River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over S Fk Crow River carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 26 over S Fk Crow River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 26 over S Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.