US Bridges

Nd Highway 32 over I-94/ORISKA Interchange

Fair

Barnes County, North Dakota · Jct. Nd 32 · Structure no. 0094302712

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 32 over I-94/ORISKA Interchange is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 32 over I-94/ORISKA Interchange in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 66 years old, older than the North Dakota average of 48.2 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 32
CrossesI-94/ORISKA Interchange
LocationJct. Nd 32
RouteState Highway 32
CountyBarnes County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.92001, -97.78711
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2020)
Projected traffic930 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Nd Highway 32 over I-94/ORISKA Interchange built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Nd Highway 32 over I-94/ORISKA Interchange 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 32 over I-94/ORISKA Interchange carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 32 over I-94/ORISKA Interchange?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 32 over I-94/ORISKA Interchange?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.