Mn 32 over S Br Wild Rice River
FairClay County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of Ulen · Structure no. 6502
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,336
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 32 over S Br Wild Rice River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Mn 32 over S Br Wild Rice River in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.
It carries about 1,336 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 32 over S Br Wild Rice River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 32 over S Br Wild Rice River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 32 over S Br Wild Rice River carry?
About 1,336 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Mn 32 over S Br Wild Rice River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 32 over S Br Wild Rice River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.