Csah 38 over Elm Creek
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 21 · Structure no. 46504
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 530
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 38 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 38 over Elm Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4 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 530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 710 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 38 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 38 over Elm Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 38 over Elm Creek carry?
About 530 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Csah 38 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 38 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.