US Bridges

Nd Highway 32 over Wild Rice River

Good

Sargent County, North Dakota · 4 South of Nd 11 East · Structure no. 0032006121

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 32 over Wild Rice River is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 32 over Wild Rice River in Sargent County, North Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 770 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesNd Highway 32
CrossesWild Rice River
Location4 South of Nd 11 East
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates46.02171, -97.63326
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic770 (2017)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2037
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 32 over Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 32 over Wild Rice 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 2021.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 32 over Wild Rice River carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 32 over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 32 over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.