US Bridges

Csah 38 over US 61

Good

Washington County, Minnesota · 1 MI S of JCT TH 494; 61 · Structure no. 82030

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,350
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 38 over US 61 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 38 over US 61 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 3,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,350 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 38
CrossesUS 61
Location1 MI S of JCT TH 494; 61
RouteCounty Highway 38
Coordinates44.87149, -93.00028
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.5 m)
Deck width144 ft (44 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2017)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 US 61 built?

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

What condition is Csah 38 over US 61 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 US 61 carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 38 over US 61?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.5 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 38 over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.