CR 138 over Moose Horn River
PoorPosted for loadCarlton County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI N of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 09508
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 138 over Moose Horn River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 138 over Moose Horn River in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 138 over Moose Horn River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 138 over Moose Horn 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 138 over Moose Horn River carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is CR 138 over Moose Horn River?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns CR 138 over Moose Horn River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.