US Bridges

Nd Highway 32 over S Branch Forest River

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 11 North of Niagara · Structure no. 0032174766

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 32 over S Branch Forest River is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 32 over S Branch Forest River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesNd Highway 32
CrossesS Branch Forest River
Location11 North of Niagara
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates48.1572, -97.86042
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating87.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2019)
Projected traffic840 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 32 over S Branch Forest River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 32 over S Branch Forest 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 32 over S Branch Forest River carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 32 over S Branch Forest River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 32 over S Branch Forest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.