US Bridges

26th Ave NE over N Branch Turtle River

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 2 West 3 South Orr · Structure no. 000000018109101

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th Ave NE over N Branch Turtle River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying 26th Ave NE over N Branch Turtle River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Carries26th Ave NE
CrossesN Branch Turtle River
Location2 West 3 South Orr
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.04988, -97.7259
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2023)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26th Ave NE over N Branch Turtle River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th Ave NE 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 26th Ave NE over N Branch Turtle River carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is 26th Ave NE over N Branch Turtle River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m).

Who owns 26th Ave NE over N Branch Turtle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.