US Bridges

T 32 over Hawk Creek Floodway

FairPosted for load

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 12514

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 32 over Hawk Creek Floodway is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 32 over Hawk Creek Floodway in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2029. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 32
CrossesHawk Creek Floodway
Location0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates45.02198, -95.27981
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (1973)
Projected traffic22 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 32 over Hawk Creek Floodway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 32 over Hawk Creek Floodway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T 32 over Hawk Creek Floodway carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 32 over Hawk Creek Floodway?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns T 32 over Hawk Creek Floodway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.