US Bridges

Mn 32 over S Br Two Rivers

Fair

Roseau County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 11 · Structure no. 91493

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,225
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 32 over S Br Two Rivers is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 32 over S Br Two Rivers in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 32
CrossesS Br Two Rivers
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 11
RouteState Highway 32
CountyRoseau County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.69884, -96.17804
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,225 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S Br Two Rivers built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 32 over S Br Two Rivers 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 32 over S Br Two Rivers carry?

About 2,225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mn 32 over S Br Two Rivers?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Mn 32 over S Br Two Rivers?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.