US Bridges

Nd Highway 32 over Middle Br Forest River

Fair

Walsh County, North Dakota · 1 North Walsh-Gf Co. Line · Structure no. 0032178553

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 32 over Middle Br Forest River is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 32 over Middle Br Forest River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 32
CrossesMiddle Br Forest River
Location1 North Walsh-Gf Co. Line
RouteState Highway 32
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.21199, -97.86048
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2019)
Projected traffic950 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Br Forest River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 32 over Middle Br Forest 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 32 over Middle Br Forest River carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 32 over Middle Br Forest River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 32 over Middle Br Forest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.