US Bridges

Park Road over Turtle River

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · Turtle River State Park · Structure no. 0000TRSP02

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2019 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Turtle River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Park Road over Turtle River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2039. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPark Road
CrossesTurtle River
LocationTurtle River State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates47.9383, -97.50022
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2019)
Projected traffic175 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Road over Turtle River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Turtle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Park Road over Turtle River carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Turtle River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Turtle River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.