US Bridges

Gravel Twp. Road over James River

FairPosted for load

LaMoure County, North Dakota · NE Edge of Dickey · Structure no. 000000023128070

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravel Twp. Road over James River is a steel truss - thru carrying Gravel Twp. Road over James River in LaMoure County, North Dakota. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGravel Twp. Road
CrossesJames River
LocationNE Edge of Dickey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaMoure County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.5369, -98.46534
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2018)
Projected traffic85 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$267,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gravel Twp. Road over James River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Gravel Twp. Road over James River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Gravel Twp. Road over James River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Gravel Twp. Road over James River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Gravel Twp. Road over James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.