Mn 38 over Big Fork River
GoodItasca County, Minnesota · In Big Fork · Structure no. 31014
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 259 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,850
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 38 over Big Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 38 over Big Fork River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2039. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 38 over Big Fork River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 38 over Big Fork River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 38 over Big Fork River carry?
About 1,850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mn 38 over Big Fork River?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 38 over Big Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.