US Bridges

County Highway over Little Goose River

Fair

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 4 West of Kempton · Structure no. 000000018110260

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Little Goose River is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Little Goose River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesLittle Goose River
Location4 West of Kempton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.81701, -97.70469
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2013)
Projected traffic90 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 County Highway over Little Goose River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Little Goose 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Little Goose River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is County Highway over Little Goose River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Little Goose River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.