County Highway over North Branch Park River
PoorPosted for loadCavalier County, North Dakota · 1 North of Milton · Structure no. 000000010144260
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over North Branch Park River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over North Branch Park River in Cavalier County, North Dakota. It was built in 1938, 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 North Branch Park River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over North 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 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over North Branch Park River carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Highway over North Branch Park River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over North Branch Park River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.