County Highway over James River
PoorPosted for loadFoster County, North Dakota · 2 West 1 South Grace City · Structure no. 000000016121030
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 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 Foster County, North Dakota. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 1925, making it 100 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 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over James River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Highway over James River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over James River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.