US Bridges

36th ST NE over Goose River

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 2 South 1 West Northwood · Structure no. 000000018115341

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

36th ST NE over Goose River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 36th ST NE over Goose River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries36th ST NE
CrossesGoose River
Location2 South 1 West Northwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.71035, -97.59767
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2022)
Projected traffic36 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 36th ST NE over Goose River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 36th ST NE over Goose 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 36th ST NE over Goose River carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 36th ST NE over Goose River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 36th ST NE over Goose River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.