US Bridges

T 142 over Riceford Creek

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 28537

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 142 over Riceford Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 142 over Riceford Creek in Houston 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2029. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 142
CrossesRiceford Creek
Location0.1 MI E JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 142
Coordinates43.68123, -91.687
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2006)
Projected traffic42 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 142 over Riceford Creek built?

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

What condition is T 142 over Riceford 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 142 over Riceford Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is T 142 over Riceford Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 142 over Riceford Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.