US Bridges

Csah 42 over Stream

Fair

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT CR 79 · Structure no. 93370

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 42 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Csah 42 over Stream in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 42
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI N of JCT CR 79
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyRice County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.45915, -93.07494
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2016)
Projected traffic275 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Csah 42 over Stream built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 42 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 42 over Stream carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 42 over Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Csah 42 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.