County Highway over Turtle River
GoodGrand Forks County, North Dakota · 2 West of Mekinock · Structure no. 000000018124130
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Turtle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Turtle River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Turtle River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Turtle 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Turtle River carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Turtle River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Turtle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.