US Bridges

US Highway over N Rockford Canal NR2-9

Good

Eddy County, North Dakota · 2 North of New Rockford · Structure no. 0281131010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,130
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway over N Rockford Canal NR2-9 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway over N Rockford Canal NR2-9 in Eddy County, North Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUS Highway
CrossesN Rockford Canal NR2-9
Location2 North of New Rockford
RouteU.S. Route 281
Coordinates47.7236, -99.12582
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2019)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US Highway over N Rockford Canal NR2-9 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway over N Rockford Canal NR2-9 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway over N Rockford Canal NR2-9 carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US Highway over N Rockford Canal NR2-9?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway over N Rockford Canal NR2-9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.