County Highway over South Branch Park River
PoorClosed to trafficCavalier County, North Dakota · 1 East 6 South Osnabrock · Structure no. 000000010140310
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over South Branch Park River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over South Branch Park River in Cavalier County, North Dakota. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 87 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over South Branch Park River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is County Highway over South Branch Park 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over South Branch Park River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Highway over South Branch Park River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over South Branch Park River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.