Park Road over Turtle River
PoorPosted for loadGrand Forks County, North Dakota · Turtle River State Park · Structure no. 0000TRSP01
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Park Road over Turtle River is a steel truss - thru carrying Park Road over Turtle River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Park Road over Turtle River built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Park Road over Turtle River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Park Road over Turtle River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Park Road over Turtle River?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.