County Road over Turtle River
PoorGrand Forks County, North Dakota · 4 East Mekinock · Structure no. 000000018129131
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 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 1966, so it is 59 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.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1966, making it 59 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 35 vehicles per day (2019 count).
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.