US Bridges

Csah 26 over I 94

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · At the S County Line · Structure no. 56803

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 26 over I 94 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2038. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCsah 26
CrossesI 94
LocationAt the S County Line
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates46.10833, -95.89646
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2018)
Projected traffic160 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 26 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 26 over I 94 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over I 94 carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 26 over I 94?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 26 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.