US Bridges

Csah 26 over Jd 18

Fair

Sibley County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI N of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 93249

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over Jd 18 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 26 over Jd 18 in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 26
CrossesJd 18
Location2.0 MI N of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates44.60768, -94.25469
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2022)
Projected traffic205 by 2042
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

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 Jd 18 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 26 over Jd 18 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over Jd 18 carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 26 over Jd 18?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 26 over Jd 18?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.