County Highway over Turtle River
FairGrand Forks County, North Dakota · 3 South of Manvel · Structure no. 000000018133121
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 215
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Turtle River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Turtle River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 77 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 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 | 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 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
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 215 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Turtle River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Turtle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.