Mn 42 over Gorman Creek
GoodWabasha County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 79030
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,757
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 42 over Gorman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 42 over Gorman Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,757 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 42 over Gorman Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 42 over Gorman 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 Gorman Creek carry?
About 2,757 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Mn 42 over Gorman Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 42 over Gorman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.