County Road 0520 over Souris River
PoorPosted for loadBottineau County, North Dakota · 1 South 4 West of Kramer · Structure no. 000000005133230
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 0520 over Souris River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 0520 over Souris River in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 0520 over Souris River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 0520 over Souris River 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 0520 over Souris River carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is County Road 0520 over Souris River?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 0520 over Souris River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.