US Bridges

County HWY over Maple River

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 2 West 6 North of Alice · Structure no. 000000009105270

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY over Maple River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County HWY over Maple River in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty HWY
CrossesMaple River
Location2 West 6 North of Alice
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.84667, -97.60833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 HWY over Maple River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY over Maple 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County HWY over Maple River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County HWY over Maple River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.