US Bridges

Mn 32 over Mashaug Creek

Fair

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT Mn 200 · Structure no. 54X11

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,249
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 32 over Mashaug Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 32 over Mashaug Creek in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,249 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 32
CrossesMashaug Creek
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Mn 200
RouteState Highway 32
CountyNorman County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.28455, -96.27583
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mashaug Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 32 over Mashaug 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 32 over Mashaug Creek carry?

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

How long is Mn 32 over Mashaug Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Mn 32 over Mashaug Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.