Csah 32 over Stream

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI W of JCT Csah 33 · Structure no. 92057

Built: 1929; 96 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected January 2025
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 24 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 475; 2017 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 32 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 32 over Stream in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 475 vehicles a day, projected to reach 475 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 32

CrossesStream

Location1.9 MI W of JCT Csah 33

RouteCounty Highway 32

CountyStearns County

StateMinnesota

Coordinates45.48504, -94.74085

Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionJanuary 2025

Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.4 US tons

Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadUnknown

Structure length24 ft (7.2 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 traffic475 (2017)

Projected traffic475 by 2039

Trucks—

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 32 over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Csah 32 over Stream carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 32 over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 32 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.