US Bridges

Csah 38 over 7th Ave; Bnsf; Cp RR

Fair

Washington County, Minnesota · 1 MI S JCT TH 494; 61 · Structure no. 82031

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 38 over 7th Ave; Bnsf; Cp RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 38 over 7th Ave; Bnsf; Cp RR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2029. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 38
Crosses7th Ave; Bnsf; Cp RR
Location1 MI S JCT TH 494; 61
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyWashington County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.87138, -93.00116
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.8 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span174 ft (53.1 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2002)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 7th Ave; Bnsf; Cp RR built?

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

What condition is Csah 38 over 7th Ave; Bnsf; Cp RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 38 over 7th Ave; Bnsf; Cp RR carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Csah 38 over 7th Ave; Bnsf; Cp RR?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53.1 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 38 over 7th Ave; Bnsf; Cp RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.