US Bridges

Csah 32 over Tamarac River

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 2.8 MI S of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 45566

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 32 over Tamarac River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 32 over Tamarac River in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 32
CrossesTamarac River
Location2.8 MI S of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates48.40203, -96.80251
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 32 over Tamarac River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 32 over Tamarac River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 32 over Tamarac River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Csah 32 over Tamarac River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 32 over Tamarac River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.