Csah 26 over Whitewater River
PoorPosted for loadWinona County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH74 · Structure no. 85505
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 290 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 26 over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Csah 26 over Whitewater River in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2039. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 26 over Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 26 over Whitewater River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 26 over Whitewater River carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Csah 26 over Whitewater River?
The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 26 over Whitewater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.