US Bridges

Csah 26 over S Fk Whitewater River

Good

Winona County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT Mn 74 · Structure no. 85583

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,121
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over S Fk Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 26 over S Fk Whitewater River in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,233 by 2039. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 26
CrossesS Fk Whitewater River
Location0.9 MI E of JCT Mn 74
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyWinona County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.09008, -91.99848
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 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 length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,121 (2019)
Projected traffic1,233 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 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 S Fk Whitewater River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 26 over S Fk Whitewater 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over S Fk Whitewater River carry?

About 1,121 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 26 over S Fk Whitewater River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 26 over S Fk Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.