US Bridges

Twnsp Road over Oakes Canal 0-1

Fair

Dickey County, North Dakota · 1 West 1 South of Oakes · Structure no. 000000011143120

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twnsp Road over Oakes Canal 0-1 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Twnsp Road over Oakes Canal 0-1 in Dickey County, North Dakota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTwnsp Road
CrossesOakes Canal 0-1
Location1 West 1 South of Oakes
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickey County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.11522, -98.11147
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
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 Twnsp Road over Oakes Canal 0-1 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twnsp Road over Oakes Canal 0-1 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 Twnsp Road over Oakes Canal 0-1 carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Twnsp Road over Oakes Canal 0-1?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Twnsp Road over Oakes Canal 0-1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Bureau of Reclamation.