US Bridges

Csah 38 over Channel

Good

Hubbard County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI SE of JCT Csah 39 · Structure no. 29530

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
754
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 38 over Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 38 over Channel in Hubbard County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 754 vehicles a day, projected to reach 830 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 38
CrossesChannel
Location1.2 MI SE of JCT Csah 39
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyHubbard County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.13885, -94.67402
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2022)
Projected traffic830 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Channel built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 38 over Channel 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 38 over Channel carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 38 over Channel?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 38 over Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.