US Bridges

32nd ST SW over Russian Spring Creek

Fair

Stark County, North Dakota · 5 East 4 North Dickinson · Structure no. 000000045127041

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd ST SW over Russian Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 32nd ST SW over Russian Spring Creek in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries32nd ST SW
CrossesRussian Spring Creek
Location5 East 4 North Dickinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStark County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.94833, -102.67457
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 32nd ST SW over Russian Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32nd ST SW over Russian Spring 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 32nd ST SW over Russian Spring Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 32nd ST SW over Russian Spring Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd ST SW over Russian Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.