US Bridges

Csah 19 over CO Ditch # 32

Fair

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH9 · Structure no. 89641

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over CO Ditch # 32 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 19 over CO Ditch # 32 in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 19
CrossesCO Ditch # 32
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH9
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyTraverse County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.00728, -96.31761
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2008)
Projected traffic85 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$138 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 19 over CO Ditch # 32 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 over CO Ditch # 32 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over CO Ditch # 32 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Csah 19 over CO Ditch # 32?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Csah 19 over CO Ditch # 32?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.