US Bridges

Csah 17 over Csah 42 (140th ST Nw)

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI W JCT CSAH42; 83 · Structure no. 70552

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,498
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over Csah 42 (140th ST Nw) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 17 over Csah 42 (140th ST Nw) in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 9,498 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 17
CrossesCsah 42 (140th ST Nw)
Location1.5 MI W JCT CSAH42; 83
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates44.74644, -93.50083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,498 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 17 over Csah 42 (140th ST Nw) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over Csah 42 (140th ST Nw) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over Csah 42 (140th ST Nw) carry?

About 9,498 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Csah 17 over Csah 42 (140th ST Nw)?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 17 over Csah 42 (140th ST Nw)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.