US Bridges

Nd Highway 32 over Middle Branch Park River

Good

Walsh County, North Dakota · 2 North of Edinburg · Structure no. 0032200182

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 32 over Middle Branch Park River is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 32 over Middle Branch Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesNd Highway 32
CrossesMiddle Branch Park River
Location2 North of Edinburg
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates48.52433, -97.86217
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic840 (2019)
Projected traffic840 by 2039
Trucks15%
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 Middle Branch Park River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 32 over Middle Branch Park 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 32 over Middle Branch Park River carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 32 over Middle Branch Park River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 32 over Middle Branch Park River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.