US Bridges

Csah 38 over I 35W

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI S of JCT TH 13 · Structure no. 19522

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 38 over I 35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 38 over I 35W in Dakota 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,100 by 2039. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 38
CrossesI 35W
Location1.8 MI S of JCT TH 13
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyDakota County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.75241, -93.28616
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2019)
Projected traffic17,100 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 38 over I 35W built?

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

What condition is Csah 38 over I 35W 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 38 over I 35W carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 38 over I 35W?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 38 over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.