US Bridges

Mn 32 over Wild Rice River

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of Twin Valley · Structure no. 54009

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,249
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 32 over Wild Rice River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 32 over Wild Rice River in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,249 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMn 32
CrossesWild Rice River
Location1.9 MI N of Twin Valley
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates47.28278, -96.27585
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,249 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 32 over Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 32 over Wild Rice 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 32 over Wild Rice River carry?

About 1,249 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mn 32 over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 32 over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.