Mn 42 over Dry Creek
GoodWabasha County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 79029
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,952
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 42 over Dry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 42 over Dry Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,952 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 42 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 42 over Dry 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 42 over Dry Creek carry?
About 3,952 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Mn 42 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 42 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.