US Bridges

Csah 38 over TH 101

Good

Wright County, Minnesota · 2.8 MI S JCT TH 169; 10 · Structure no. 86014

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,455
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 38 over TH 101 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 38 over TH 101 in Wright County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,455 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 38
CrossesTH 101
Location2.8 MI S JCT TH 169; 10
RouteCounty Highway 38
Coordinates45.25241, -93.55524
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,455 (2021)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2041
Trucks17%
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 TH 101 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 38 over TH 101 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 38 over TH 101 carry?

About 3,455 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Csah 38 over TH 101?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 38 over TH 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.