US Bridges

Csah 32 over Trout Brook

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI SE of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 79528

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 32 over Trout Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 32 over Trout Brook in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 32
CrossesTrout Brook
Location2.7 MI SE of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates44.36414, -92.16915
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2010)
Projected traffic70 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 32 over Trout Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 32 over Trout Brook carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Csah 32 over Trout Brook?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 32 over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.