Csah 42 over Wing River
PoorPosted for loadOtter Tail County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 48 · Structure no. 56511
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 245
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 42 over Wing River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 42 over Wing River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wing River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 42 over Wing River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 42 over Wing River carry?
About 245 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Csah 42 over Wing River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 42 over Wing River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.