US Bridges

Csah 26 over E Br Chippewa River

Good

Swift County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 31 · Structure no. 93098

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over E Br Chippewa River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 26 over E Br Chippewa River in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, projected to reach 590 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 26
CrossesE Br Chippewa River
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 31
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates45.40155, -95.42257
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2017)
Projected traffic590 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 E Br Chippewa River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 26 over E Br Chippewa 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over E Br Chippewa River carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 26 over E Br Chippewa River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 26 over E Br Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.