US Bridges

Csah 26 over Rum River

Good

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI S of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 48J19

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over Rum River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 26 over Rum River in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 26
CrossesRum River
Location2.3 MI S of JCT TH 169
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates46.1157, -93.73365
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2018)
Projected traffic325 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rum River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 26 over Rum 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over Rum River carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 26 over Rum River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 26 over Rum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.