US Bridges

T 42 over W Fk Moose Horn River

GoodPosted for load

Carlton County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of JCT CR 157 · Structure no. 09J33

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 42 over W Fk Moose Horn River is a steel culvert carrying T 42 over W Fk Moose Horn River in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 42
CrossesW Fk Moose Horn River
Location1.0 MI W of JCT CR 157
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates46.51946, -92.7295
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2012)
Projected traffic1 by 2032
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 42 over W Fk Moose Horn River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 42 over W Fk Moose Horn 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T 42 over W Fk Moose Horn River carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T 42 over W Fk Moose Horn River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns T 42 over W Fk Moose Horn River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.