US Bridges

Csah 38 over Des Moines River

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Murray County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 51541

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 38 over Des Moines River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 38 over Des Moines River in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 38
CrossesDes Moines River
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyMurray County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.07292, -95.66606
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 38 over Des Moines River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 38 over Des Moines 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 38 over Des Moines River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 38 over Des Moines River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 38 over Des Moines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.