US Bridges

Csah 32 over Sand Creek

Good

Pine County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI W of JCT Csah 22 · Structure no. 96440

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 32 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 32 over Sand Creek in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCsah 32
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.2 MI W of JCT Csah 22
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates46.18665, -92.68234
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2021)
Projected traffic125 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 32 over Sand Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 32 over Sand Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 32 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 32 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.