Csah 38 over Bear Creek
FairFillmore County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 23539
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 38 over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 38 over Bear Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.
It carries about 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2039. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 38 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 38 over Bear Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Csah 38 over Bear Creek carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Csah 38 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 38 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.