US Bridges

T 38 over Mid Br Two Rivers

Fair

Kittson County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 95231

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 38 over Mid Br Two Rivers is a concrete culvert carrying T 38 over Mid Br Two Rivers in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 38
CrossesMid Br Two Rivers
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 38
Coordinates48.78929, -96.67632
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1991)
Projected traffic10 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 38 over Mid Br Two Rivers built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 38 over Mid Br Two Rivers 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 38 over Mid Br Two Rivers carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 38 over Mid Br Two Rivers?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns T 38 over Mid Br Two Rivers?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.