US Bridges

Csah 38 over S Br Battle River

PoorPosted for load

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI NW of JCT Csah 36 · Structure no. 7199

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 38 over S Br Battle River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 38 over S Br Battle River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 38
CrossesS Br Battle River
Location0.3 MI NW of JCT Csah 36
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyBeltrami County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.94303, -94.54729
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$210 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 38 over S Br Battle River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 38 over S Br Battle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 38 over S Br Battle River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 38 over S Br Battle River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 38 over S Br Battle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.