US Bridges

32nd Ave S Fargo over I-29/32nd Ave Int

Fair

Cass County, North Dakota · 1 South of I 94 · Structure no. 0029062249

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd Ave S Fargo over I-29/32nd Ave Int is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 32nd Ave S Fargo over I-29/32nd Ave Int in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 52 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 6 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2039. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 125 ft wide.

Location

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Carries32nd Ave S Fargo
CrossesI-29/32nd Ave Int
Location1 South of I 94
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCass County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.83271, -96.84007
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width125 ft (38 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2019)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 32nd Ave S Fargo over I-29/32nd Ave Int built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is 32nd Ave S Fargo over I-29/32nd Ave Int 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 32nd Ave S Fargo over I-29/32nd Ave Int carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is 32nd Ave S Fargo over I-29/32nd Ave Int?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd Ave S Fargo over I-29/32nd Ave Int?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.