US Bridges

T 542 over Little Otter Creek

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.25 MI W JCT Csah 61 · Structure no. 09J15

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1999 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 542 over Little Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 542 over Little Otter Creek in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 542
CrossesLittle Otter Creek
Location0.25 MI W JCT Csah 61
RouteCounty Highway 542
Coordinates46.64893, -92.48537
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1999)
Projected traffic10 by 2029
Trucks—
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 542 over Little Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 542 over Little Otter Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 542 over Little Otter Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is T 542 over Little Otter Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns T 542 over Little Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.