County Highway over Turtle River
PoorPosted for loadGrand Forks County, North Dakota · 1 North 2 East Mekinock · Structure no. 000000018126121
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Turtle River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Turtle River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 112 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Highway over Turtle River built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is County Highway over 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Turtle River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Highway over Turtle River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Turtle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.