County Road over Waterway Lake
PoorPosted for loadBottineau County, North Dakota · 4 West 4 North of Maxbass · Structure no. 000000005112160
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Waterway Lake is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Waterway Lake in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road over Waterway Lake built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road over Waterway Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does County Road over Waterway Lake carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Road over Waterway Lake?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Waterway Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.