US Bridges

Csah 42 over Chnl-Carlos;l Homme Dieu

Fair

Douglas County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT CR 120 · Structure no. 21506

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,550
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 42 over Chnl-Carlos;l Homme Dieu is a concrete slab carrying Csah 42 over Chnl-Carlos;l Homme Dieu in Douglas County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 42
CrossesChnl-Carlos;l Homme Dieu
Location0.2 MI S of JCT CR 120
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates45.94207, -95.35759
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2018)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 42 over Chnl-Carlos;l Homme Dieu built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 42 over Chnl-Carlos;l Homme Dieu in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 42 over Chnl-Carlos;l Homme Dieu carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 42 over Chnl-Carlos;l Homme Dieu?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 42 over Chnl-Carlos;l Homme Dieu?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.