US Bridges

Csah 42 over Cp RR

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 19560

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,020
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 42 over Cp RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 42 over Cp RR in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 37,020 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2039. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 42
CrossesCp RR
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates44.74645, -93.30997
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width151 ft (46.1 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,020 (2019)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 42 over Cp RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 42 over Cp RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 42 over Cp RR carry?

About 37,020 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Csah 42 over Cp RR?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 42 over Cp RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.