US Bridges

Mn 32 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Roseau County, Minnesota · 4.3 MI S of JCT TH 11 · Structure no. 68X12

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 32 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 32 over Unnamed Stream in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 32
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location4.3 MI S of JCT TH 11
RouteState Highway 32
CountyRoseau County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.6385, -96.17104
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 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 traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 32 over Unnamed Stream 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 32 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 32 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 32 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.