US Bridges

T 142 over Roseau River Div Channel

Good

Roseau County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI N of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 68J45

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 142 over Roseau River Div Channel is a concrete culvert carrying T 142 over Roseau River Div Channel in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesT 142
CrossesRoseau River Div Channel
Location2.1 MI N of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 142
Coordinates48.90587, -95.8617
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2020)
Projected traffic49 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 142 over Roseau River Div Channel built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 142 over Roseau River Div Channel 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 142 over Roseau River Div Channel carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is T 142 over Roseau River Div Channel?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns T 142 over Roseau River Div Channel?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.