US Bridges

T 42 over Spring Water Creek

Good

Rock County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT CR 53 · Structure no. 67550

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 42 over Spring Water Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 42 over Spring Water Creek in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 42
CrossesSpring Water Creek
Location0.7 MI W of JCT CR 53
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates43.602, -96.44453
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2022)
Projected traffic43 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Spring Water Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 42 over Spring Water 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 42 over Spring Water Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is T 42 over Spring Water Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 42 over Spring Water Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.