CR 438 over Swan River
GoodItasca County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT CR 428 · Structure no. 31577
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 438 over Swan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 438 over Swan River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 438 over Swan River built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 438 over Swan 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 438 over Swan River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is CR 438 over Swan River?
The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 438 over Swan River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.