US Bridges

County Highway over Lake Ashtabula

Good

Barnes County, North Dakota · 15 North of Valley City · Structure no. 000000002122060

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Lake Ashtabula is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over Lake Ashtabula in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesLake Ashtabula
Location15 North of Valley City
RouteCounty Highway 221
Coordinates47.15888, -98.00787
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2018)
Projected traffic320 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Highway over Lake Ashtabula built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Lake Ashtabula 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Lake Ashtabula carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Lake Ashtabula?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Lake Ashtabula?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.