US Bridges

County Highway over North Branch Park River

Fair

Cavalier County, North Dakota · 3 East 1 South Osnabrock · Structure no. 000000010143240

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over North Branch Park River is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over North Branch Park River in Cavalier County, North Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesNorth Branch Park River
Location3 East 1 South Osnabrock
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCavalier County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.65918, -98.07506
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2018)
Projected traffic2 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over North Branch Park River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over North Branch Park 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over North Branch Park River carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over North Branch Park River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns County Highway over North Branch Park River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.