US Bridges

Csah 38 over Hastings Avenue

Good

Washington County, Minnesota · 1 MI S of JCT TH 494; 61 · Structure no. 82029

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 38 over Hastings Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 38 over Hastings Avenue in Washington 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 38
CrossesHastings Avenue
Location1 MI S of JCT TH 494; 61
RouteCounty Highway 38
Coordinates44.87165, -92.99979
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 38 over Hastings Avenue built?

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

What condition is Csah 38 over Hastings Avenue 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 38 over Hastings Avenue carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 38 over Hastings Avenue?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 38 over Hastings Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.