County Highway over Turtle River
FairGrand Forks County, North Dakota · 7 East 1 South Mekinock · Structure no. 000000018132130
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 305
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Turtle River is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway over Turtle River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway 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 Highway over Turtle River carry?
About 305 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Turtle River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Turtle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.