US Bridges

County Hiway 1124 over James River

Fair

Dickey County, North Dakota · 2 West 5 South Ludden · Structure no. 000000011140240

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Hiway 1124 over James River is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Hiway 1124 over James River in Dickey County, North Dakota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCounty Hiway 1124
CrossesJames River
Location2 West 5 South Ludden
RouteCounty Highway 1124
CountyDickey County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates45.93618, -98.17391
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Hiway 1124 over James River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Hiway 1124 over James 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Hiway 1124 over James River carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Hiway 1124 over James River?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Hiway 1124 over James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.