US Bridges

Nd Highway 15 over Goose River

Fair

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 2 West of Northwood · Structure no. 0015106930

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,280
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 15 over Goose River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 15 over Goose River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 15
CrossesGoose River
Location2 West of Northwood
RouteState Highway 15
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.74439, -97.62374
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2019)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 Nd Highway 15 over Goose River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 15 over Goose 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 15 over Goose River carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 15 over Goose River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 15 over Goose River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.