US Bridges

County Highway over Wintering River

Good

McHenry County, North Dakota · 2 West of Balfour · Structure no. 000000025123470

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Wintering River is a concrete slab carrying County Highway over Wintering River in McHenry County, North Dakota. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesWintering River
Location2 West of Balfour
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.94911, -100.56795
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wintering River built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Wintering River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Wintering River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over Wintering River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Wintering River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.