County Highway over James River
PoorPosted for loadLaMoure County, North Dakota · 3 West 3 North of Dickey · Structure no. 000000023124050
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over James River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over James River in LaMoure County, North Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2038. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over James River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
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 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over James River carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over James River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over James River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.