US Bridges

Nd Highway 32 over Sheyenne River

Fair

Ransom County, North Dakota · City of Lisbon · Structure no. 0032036894

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 32 over Sheyenne River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 32 over Sheyenne River in Ransom County, North Dakota. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 89 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,382 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 32
CrossesSheyenne River
LocationCity of Lisbon
RouteState Highway 32
CountyRansom County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.44697, -97.68154
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2020)
Projected traffic2,382 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 32 over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Nd Highway 32 over Sheyenne River 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 June 2023.

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

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 32 over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 32 over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.