US Bridges

County Road over N Branch Turtle River

PoorPosted for load

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 5 East 2 South Mccanna · Structure no. 000000018114160

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 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 concrete channel beam carrying County Road over N Branch Turtle River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesN Branch Turtle River
Location5 East 2 South Mccanna
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.96587, -97.60248
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks—
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$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over N Branch Turtle River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

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 July 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 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over N Branch Turtle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.