Csah 32 over Kanaranzi Creek

FairPosted for load

Nobles County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 53521

Built: 1975; 50 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected October 2023
Type: Slab; Wood or Timber
Length: 116 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 225; 2015 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 32 over Kanaranzi Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 32 over Kanaranzi Creek in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2039. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 32

CrossesKanaranzi Creek

Location0.7 MI E of JCT Csah 19

RouteCounty Highway 32

CountyNobles County

StateMinnesota

Coordinates43.61626, -95.99821

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Channel and channel protection	8 Very Good	No problems noted.

Last inspectionOctober 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

Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating50.4 US tons

Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialWood or Timber

DeckWood or timber

Main spans4

Design loadHS 20

Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)

Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)

Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)

Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2015)

Projected traffic225 by 2039

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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency

Maintained byCounty 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 Csah 32 over Kanaranzi Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 32 over Kanaranzi 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 32 over Kanaranzi Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 32 over Kanaranzi Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 32 over Kanaranzi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.