Nd Highway 38 over Maple River
FairSteele County, North Dakota · 3 West of Hope · Structure no. 0038036248
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 38 over Maple River is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 38 over Maple River in Steele County, North Dakota. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 64 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 38 over Maple River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Nd Highway 38 over Maple 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 38 over Maple River carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 38 over Maple River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Nd Highway 38 over Maple River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.