US Bridges

Nd Highway 32 over Br. of Cart Creek

Fair

Pembina County, North Dakota · 5 North Gardar · Structure no. 0032209633

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 32 over Br. of Cart Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 32 over Br. of Cart Creek in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 94 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 32
CrossesBr. of Cart Creek
Location5 North Gardar
RouteState Highway 32
CountyPembina County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.66088, -97.86218
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic550 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Br. of Cart Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Nd Highway 32 over Br. of Cart Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 32 over Br. of Cart Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 32 over Br. of Cart Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 32 over Br. of Cart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.