US Bridges

County HWY over Maple River

Good

Dickey County, North Dakota · 4 East of Ellendale · Structure no. 000000011128200

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY over Maple River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County HWY over Maple River in Dickey County, North Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty HWY
CrossesMaple River
Location4 East of Ellendale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.9945, -98.42811
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2019)
Projected traffic24 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 HWY over Maple River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County HWY over Maple River carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County HWY over Maple River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.