US Bridges

T 432 over Partridge River

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 80J06

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 432 over Partridge River is a concrete culvert carrying T 432 over Partridge River in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 432
CrossesPartridge River
Location1.0 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 432
Coordinates46.40536, -94.86296
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2005)
Projected traffic35 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 432 over Partridge River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 432 over Partridge River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T 432 over Partridge River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is T 432 over Partridge River?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns T 432 over Partridge River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.