US Bridges

County Highway over James River

Fair

LaMoure County, North Dakota · 1 Southeast of Dickey · Structure no. 000000023129070

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
137
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 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 137 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesJames River
Location1 Southeast of Dickey
RouteCounty Highway 2308
CountyLaMoure County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.52929, -98.44979
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2038
Trucks15%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over James River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 County Highway over James River carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over James River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.