County Highway over South Marias River
PoorPosted for loadGrand Forks County, North Dakota · 2 East 1 South Manvel · Structure no. 000000018136090
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over South Marias River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over South Marias River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 99 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 South Marias River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is County Highway over South Marias 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 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over South Marias River carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Highway over South Marias River?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over South Marias River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.