US Bridges

Nd Highway 32 over Pembina River

Good

Pembina County, North Dakota · South Edge of Walhalla · Structure no. 0032230260

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 32 over Pembina River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 32 over Pembina River in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesNd Highway 32
CrossesPembina River
LocationSouth Edge of Walhalla
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates48.91363, -97.91709
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2019)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 Pembina River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 32 over Pembina 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 32 over Pembina River carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 32 over Pembina River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 32 over Pembina River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.