Nd Highway 18 over North Branch Turtle Rive
FairGrand Forks County, North Dakota · 3 North of US 2 · Structure no. 0018169414
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 18 over North Branch Turtle Rive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 18 over North Branch Turtle Rive in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 18 over North Branch Turtle Rive built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nd Highway 18 over North Branch Turtle Rive 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 2024.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 18 over North Branch Turtle Rive carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 18 over North Branch Turtle Rive?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 18 over North Branch Turtle Rive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.