US Bridges

County Road over N Branch Turtle River

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 2 West 2 North Mccanna · Structure no. 000000018107110

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over N Branch Turtle River is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road over N Branch Turtle River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesN Branch Turtle River
Location2 West 2 North Mccanna
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.03773, -97.75219
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over N Branch Turtle River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over N Branch Turtle River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over N Branch Turtle River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road over N Branch Turtle River?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over N Branch Turtle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.