M 26 over Valley Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWashington County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 21 · Structure no. L8173
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2017
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 268
- 1986 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
M 26 over Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 26 over Valley Creek in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 268 vehicles a day, projected to reach 268 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M 26 over Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is M 26 over Valley Creek 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 2017.
How much traffic does M 26 over Valley Creek carry?
About 268 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is M 26 over Valley Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns M 26 over Valley Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.