US Bridges

T 32 over Snake River

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI E of JCT Csah 36 · Structure no. 95270

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 32 over Snake River is a steel culvert carrying T 32 over Snake River in Marshall 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 32
CrossesSnake River
Location2.4 MI E of JCT Csah 36
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates48.23909, -96.55722
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic8 (1994)
Projected traffic8 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Snake River built?

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

What condition is T 32 over Snake River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 32 over Snake River carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 32 over Snake River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns T 32 over Snake River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.