US Bridges

County Highway over Wild Rice River

FairPosted for load

Cass County, North Dakota · 2 South St. Benedict · Structure no. 000000009141381

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Wild Rice River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Wild Rice River in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesWild Rice River
Location2 South St. Benedict
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCass County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.70051, -96.8412
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2019)
Projected traffic24 by 2039
Trucks—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$149,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is County Highway over Wild Rice River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Wild Rice River carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Highway over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.