Csah 38 over CO Ditch # 3
PoorPosted for loadLac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT CR 59 · Structure no. 93103
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 38 over CO Ditch # 3 is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 38 over CO Ditch # 3 in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 38 over CO Ditch # 3 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 38 over CO Ditch # 3 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 38 over CO Ditch # 3 carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Csah 38 over CO Ditch # 3?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 38 over CO Ditch # 3?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.