US Bridges

Township Road over Burlington Northern RR

FairPosted for load

Griggs County, North Dakota · 4 West 2 North Hannaford · Structure no. 000000020110240

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
152 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2017 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Township Road over Burlington Northern RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Burlington Northern RR in Griggs County, North Dakota. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2037. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesBurlington Northern RR
Location4 West 2 North Hannaford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGriggs County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.33736, -98.2862
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2017)
Projected traffic24 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$393,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over Burlington Northern RR built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Burlington Northern RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road over Burlington Northern RR carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Township Road over Burlington Northern RR?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Burlington Northern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.