US Bridges

County Highway over Hazen Brook

Fair

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 2 East 2 South Arvilla · Structure no. 000000018121220

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Hazen Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Hazen Brook in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 61 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesHazen Brook
Location2 East 2 South Arvilla
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.88598, -97.45147
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$177,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Hazen Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is County Highway over Hazen Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Hazen Brook carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Highway over Hazen Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Hazen Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.