US Bridges

Nd Highway 32 over Middle Branch Goose Rive

Good

Steele County, North Dakota · 5 East of JCT Nd 45 · Structure no. 0032125701

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 32 over Middle Branch Goose Rive is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 32 over Middle Branch Goose Rive in Steele County, North Dakota. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 74 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesNd Highway 32
CrossesMiddle Branch Goose Rive
Location5 East of JCT Nd 45
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates47.60106, -97.87696
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic310 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Middle Branch Goose Rive built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Nd Highway 32 over Middle Branch Goose Rive 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 32 over Middle Branch Goose Rive carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 32 over Middle Branch Goose Rive?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 32 over Middle Branch Goose Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.