US Bridges

County Highway over James River

Fair

Foster County, North Dakota · 15 East 5 N Carrington · Structure no. 000000016122050

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over James River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Highway over James River in Foster County, North Dakota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesJames River
Location15 East 5 N Carrington
RouteCounty Highway 1621
CountyFoster County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.52813, -98.79853
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over James River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over James River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over James River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.