US Bridges

County Road over Lake Metigoshe

Fair

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 10 North 5 East Bottineau · Structure no. 000000005153020

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Lake Metigoshe is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road over Lake Metigoshe in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesLake Metigoshe
Location10 North 5 East Bottineau
RouteCounty Highway 547
CountyBottineau County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.98085, -100.34861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Road over Lake Metigoshe built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Lake Metigoshe 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 County Road over Lake Metigoshe carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Lake Metigoshe?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Lake Metigoshe?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.