County Highway over James River
PoorClosed to trafficEddy County, North Dakota · North New Rockford · Structure no. 000000014108120
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2019
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 170 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over James River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over James River in Eddy County, North Dakota. It was built in 1904, so it is 121 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2039. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over James River built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over James 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 September 2019.
How much traffic does County Highway over James River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over James River?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over James River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.