US Bridges

Csah 32 over Watson Sag Channel

Fair

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 12551

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 32 over Watson Sag Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 32 over Watson Sag Channel in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 32
CrossesWatson Sag Channel
Location1.0 MI S of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyChippewa County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.06096, -95.87836
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Csah 32 over Watson Sag Channel built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 32 over Watson Sag Channel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 32 over Watson Sag Channel carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 32 over Watson Sag Channel?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 32 over Watson Sag Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.