US Bridges

Mn 32 over Coon Creek

Fair

Norman County, Minnesota · 8.0 MI N of Ulen · Structure no. 6521

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 32 over Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 32 over Coon Creek in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 32
CrossesCoon Creek
Location8.0 MI N of Ulen
RouteState Highway 32
CountyNorman County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.18969, -96.25883
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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2022)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 32 over Coon 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 Coon Creek carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mn 32 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 32 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.