US Bridges

Csah 26 over Leaf River

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT CSAH5 · Structure no. 80539

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over Leaf River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 26 over Leaf River in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 621 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 26
CrossesLeaf River
Location1.9 MI N of JCT CSAH5
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates46.48272, -94.89441
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 inspectionJune 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2021)
Projected traffic621 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Leaf River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 26 over Leaf 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over Leaf River carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 26 over Leaf River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 26 over Leaf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.