US Bridges

Csah 32 over N Fk Crow River

Poor

Stearns County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI N of JCT CR 196 · Structure no. 73508

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 32 over N Fk Crow River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 32 over N Fk Crow River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 455 vehicles a day, projected to reach 455 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCsah 32
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location2.5 MI N of JCT CR 196
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates45.48511, -94.92626
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2017)
Projected traffic455 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 N Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 32 over N Fk Crow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 32 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 32 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 32 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.