US Bridges

T 32 over Chetamba Creek

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT CR 61 · Structure no. 65571

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 32 over Chetamba Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 32 over Chetamba Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2037. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 32
CrossesChetamba Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT CR 61
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates44.84701, -95.26333
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2017)
Projected traffic49 by 2037
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 32 over Chetamba Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 32 over Chetamba 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 32 over Chetamba Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is T 32 over Chetamba Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 32 over Chetamba Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.