County Road over Mouse River
PoorClosed to trafficMcHenry County, North Dakota · 1 North of Verendrye · Structure no. 000000025116340
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Mouse River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road over Mouse River in McHenry County, North Dakota. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Mouse River built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road over Mouse 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 July 2022.
How much traffic does County Road over Mouse River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Road over Mouse River?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Mouse River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.