US Bridges

132nd Avenue over Grand River

Good

Bowman County, North Dakota · 13 South 1 East Scranton · Structure no. 000000006145231

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

132nd Avenue over Grand River is a concrete culvert carrying 132nd Avenue over Grand River in Bowman County, North Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries132nd Avenue
CrossesGrand River
Location13 South 1 East Scranton
RouteCounty Highway 645
Coordinates45.95804, -103.12032
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic111 by 2037
Trucks1%
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

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 132nd Avenue over Grand River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 132nd Avenue over Grand 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does 132nd Avenue over Grand River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 132nd Avenue over Grand River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 132nd Avenue over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.