County Highway over James River
PoorClosed to trafficLaMoure County, North Dakota · 1 Southwest of Adrian · Structure no. 000000023124030
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over James River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over James River in LaMoure County, North Dakota. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 117 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 1 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over James River built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is County Highway over James 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does County Highway over James River carry?
About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Highway over James River?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over James River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.