US Bridges

T 26 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Roseau County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT CR 141 · Structure no. 3741

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
1970 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 26 over Stream is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying T 26 over Stream in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 26
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI W of JCT CR 141
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyRoseau County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.80994, -95.1144
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (1970)
Projected traffic32 by 2029
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$145 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 26 over Stream built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 26 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 26 over Stream carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 26 over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T 26 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.