US Bridges

Csah 26 over N Fk Zumbro River

Good

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 66554

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
255
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over N Fk Zumbro River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 26 over N Fk Zumbro River in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 26
CrossesN Fk Zumbro River
Location0.6 MI S of JCT TH 60
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates44.26481, -93.05598
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2016)
Projected traffic255 by 2039
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 N Fk Zumbro River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 26 over N Fk Zumbro 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over N Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 26 over N Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 26 over N Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.