US Bridges

T 42 over Ruffy Brook

Good

Clearwater County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 93692

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 42 over Ruffy Brook is a steel culvert carrying T 42 over Ruffy Brook in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 42
CrossesRuffy Brook
Location0.8 MI E of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates47.74632, -95.41328
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (1991)
Projected traffic105 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ruffy Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 42 over Ruffy Brook 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 T 42 over Ruffy Brook carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 42 over Ruffy Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns T 42 over Ruffy Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.