US Bridges

Csah 32 over I 35E

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI NE of JCT TH 77 · Structure no. 19816

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,912
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 32 over I 35E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 32 over I 35E in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 23,912 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,100 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 32
CrossesI 35E
Location1.1 MI NE of JCT TH 77
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates44.79018, -93.20155
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 rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.2 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,912 (2022)
Projected traffic30,100 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I 35E built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 32 over I 35E 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 I 35E carry?

About 23,912 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Csah 32 over I 35E?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.2 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 32 over I 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.