County Road over Turtle River
FairGrand Forks County, North Dakota · 1 East Mekinock · Structure no. 000000018126120
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Turtle River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road over Turtle River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road over Turtle River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road over Turtle 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does County Road over Turtle River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is County Road over Turtle River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Turtle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.