County Road over N. Branch Turtle River
PoorPosted for loadGrand Forks County, North Dakota · 1 West 4 South Orr · Structure no. 000000018110110
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over N. Branch Turtle River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over N. Branch Turtle River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 74 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 4 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road over N. Branch Turtle River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is County Road over N. Branch Turtle 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 2023.
How much traffic does County Road over N. Branch Turtle River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Road over N. Branch Turtle River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over N. Branch Turtle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.