US Bridges

Nd Highway 32 over Willow Creek

Fair

Pembina County, North Dakota · 4 South Nd 5 · Structure no. 0032212612

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 32 over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 32 over Willow Creek in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesNd Highway 32
CrossesWillow Creek
Location4 South Nd 5
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates48.70388, -97.86223
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic510 (2019)
Projected traffic510 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 32 over Willow 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 32 over Willow Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 32 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 32 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.