US Bridges

Nd Highway 32 over Ditch

Fair

Walsh County, North Dakota · 4 South of Nd 17 · Structure no. 0032187390

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 32 over Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Nd Highway 32 over Ditch in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 32
CrossesDitch
Location4 South of Nd 17
RouteState Highway 32
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.33984, -97.86005
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2019)
Projected traffic780 by 2039
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Nd Highway 32 over Ditch 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 Ditch carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 32 over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 32 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.