US Bridges

T 32 over Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of E CO Line · Structure no. 41511

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 32 over Coon Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 32 over Coon Creek in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 32
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.3 MI W of E CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates44.37158, -96.08611
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1973)
Projected traffic15 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 32 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 32 over Coon Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T 32 over Coon Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 32 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 32 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.