US Bridges

Csah 32 over TH 77

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT TH 35E · Structure no. 19067

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
368 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 32 over TH 77 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 32 over TH 77 in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2036. The structure is 368 ft (112.1 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 32
CrossesTH 77
Location0.9 MI N of JCT TH 35E
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates44.79028, -93.22141
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length368 ft (112.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2016)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 32 over TH 77 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 32 over TH 77 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 32 over TH 77 carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Csah 32 over TH 77?

The structure is 368 ft (112.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 32 over TH 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.