US Bridges

Csah 32 over I 94

Fair

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of County Line · Structure no. 84801

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
291
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 32 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 32 over I 94 in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 291 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2042. The structure is 291 ft (88.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCsah 32
CrossesI 94
Location1.0 MI S of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates46.6164, -96.35422
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length291 ft (88.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2022)
Projected traffic310 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 32 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 32 over I 94 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 32 over I 94 carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 32 over I 94?

The structure is 291 ft (88.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 32 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.