US Bridges

County Highway over Maple River

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 2 South of Durbin · Structure no. 000000009126321

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Maple River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over Maple River in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesMaple River
Location2 South of Durbin
RouteCounty Highway 933
Coordinates46.7829, -97.15836
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks12%
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 Highway over Maple River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Maple River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Maple River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.