US Bridges

Csah 26 over Little Rock Creek

Good

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 53 · Structure no. 49J92

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over Little Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 26 over Little Rock Creek in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 940 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,170 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 26
CrossesLittle Rock Creek
Location0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 53
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyMorrison County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.83056, -94.20106
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2022)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 26 over Little Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 26 over Little Rock 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over Little Rock Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 26 over Little Rock Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 26 over Little Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.