US Bridges

Mn 32 over BNSF RR

Fair

Clay County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI N of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 14006

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,082
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 32 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 32 over BNSF RR in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,082 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 32
CrossesBNSF RR
Location2.0 MI N of JCT TH 10
RouteState Highway 32
CountyClay County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.90593, -96.25865
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,082 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Mn 32 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 32 over BNSF 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 32 over BNSF RR carry?

About 2,082 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mn 32 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 32 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.