US Bridges

T 42 over CO Ditch # 27

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI E of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 96915

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 42 over CO Ditch # 27 is a concrete culvert carrying T 42 over CO Ditch # 27 in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 42
CrossesCO Ditch # 27
Location1.1 MI E of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates44.81901, -94.81274
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (1991)
Projected traffic46 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 42 over CO Ditch # 27 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 42 over CO Ditch # 27 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 T 42 over CO Ditch # 27 carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 42 over CO Ditch # 27?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns T 42 over CO Ditch # 27?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.