US Bridges

Csah 42 over Mississippi River

FairPosted for load

Wright County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT Csah 39 · Structure no. 86515

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 42 over Mississippi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 42 over Mississippi River in Wright County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,300 by 2039. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 42
CrossesMississippi River
Location1.3 MI N of JCT Csah 39
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates45.30153, -93.5655
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2016)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 42 over Mississippi River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 42 over Mississippi River carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 42 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 42 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.