US Bridges

Csah 38 over Deer Creek

Good

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 3.2 MI NE of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 23567

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 38 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 38 over Deer Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 38
CrossesDeer Creek
Location3.2 MI NE of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 38
Coordinates43.73653, -92.34917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2017)
Projected traffic105 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 38 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 38 over Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 38 over Deer Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 38 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 38 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.