Csah 42 over Plum Creek
GoodMurray County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 51518
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 42 over Plum Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 42 over Plum Creek in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2034. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 42 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 42 over Plum 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Csah 42 over Plum Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Csah 42 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 42 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.