US Bridges

T 238 over Roseau River

Good

Roseau County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI W of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 68535

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 238 over Roseau River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 238 over Roseau River in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2029. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 238
CrossesRoseau River
Location1.8 MI W of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 238
Coordinates48.71834, -95.64435
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2003)
Projected traffic77 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 238 over Roseau River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 238 over Roseau 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 238 over Roseau River carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is T 238 over Roseau River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 238 over Roseau River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.