County Road over Turtle River
PoorPosted for loadGrand Forks County, North Dakota · 1 East Mekinock · Structure no. 000000018126122
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Turtle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Turtle River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1964, 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road over Turtle River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 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 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Turtle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.