US Bridges

Csah 42 over Knife River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 69632

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
690
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 42 over Knife River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 42 over Knife River in St. Louis 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 690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 640 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCsah 42
CrossesKnife River
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates46.96755, -91.84696
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2019)
Projected traffic640 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Knife River built?

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

What condition is Csah 42 over Knife River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 42 over Knife River carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 42 over Knife River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Csah 42 over Knife River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.