Nd Highway 32 over No. Branch Forest River
GoodWalsh County, North Dakota · 5 South of Nd 17 · Structure no. 0032186590
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 790
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 32 over No. Branch Forest River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nd Highway 32 over No. Branch 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 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 32 over No. Branch Forest River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nd Highway 32 over No. Branch Forest 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 32 over No. Branch Forest River carry?
About 790 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 32 over No. Branch Forest River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 32 over No. Branch Forest River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.