US Bridges

Csah 26 over Long Prairie River

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Todd County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 21 · Structure no. 77538

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over Long Prairie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 26 over Long Prairie River in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 544 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 26
CrossesLong Prairie River
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 21
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyTodd County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.24187, -94.80372
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic544 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 26 over Long Prairie River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 26 over Long Prairie 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over Long Prairie River carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 26 over Long Prairie River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 26 over Long Prairie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.