County Road over Cannonball River
PoorClosed to trafficHettinger County, North Dakota · 2 N. 4 W. of Regent · Structure no. 000000021114120
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2020
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Cannonball River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Cannonball River in Hettinger County, North Dakota. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2039. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 County Road over Cannonball River built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road over Cannonball 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 October 2020.
How much traffic does County Road over Cannonball River carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Road over Cannonball River?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Cannonball River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.