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Mn 32 over Judicial Ditch 19

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 12.3 MI S of JCT TH 11 · Structure no. 45X21

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 32 over Judicial Ditch 19 is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 32 over Judicial Ditch 19 in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 32
CrossesJudicial Ditch 19
Location12.3 MI S of JCT TH 11
RouteState Highway 32
CountyMarshall County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.52286, -96.16872
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 32 over Judicial Ditch 19 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 32 over Judicial Ditch 19 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 32 over Judicial Ditch 19 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 32 over Judicial Ditch 19?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Mn 32 over Judicial Ditch 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.