County Highway over Turtle River
PoorClosed to trafficGrand Forks County, North Dakota · East 2 North Manvel · Structure no. 000000018135060
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 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 1958 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 67 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
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 September 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Turtle River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Highway over Turtle River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Turtle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.