US Bridges

Csah 42 over Sandhill River

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 54554

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 42 over Sandhill River is a concrete slab carrying Csah 42 over Sandhill River in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 42
CrossesSandhill River
Location1.9 MI N of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates47.46809, -96.06742
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2023)
Projected traffic205 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 42 over Sandhill River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 42 over Sandhill River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 42 over Sandhill River carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Csah 42 over Sandhill River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 42 over Sandhill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.