US Bridges

County Road over Mcclusky Canal R1-3A

Fair

McLean County, North Dakota · 1 East of Turtle Lake · Structure no. 000000028167230

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Mcclusky Canal R1-3A is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road over Mcclusky Canal R1-3A in McLean County, North Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2039. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesMcclusky Canal R1-3A
Location1 East of Turtle Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLean County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.5164, -100.86991
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2019)
Projected traffic130 by 2039
Trucks12%
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 Road over Mcclusky Canal R1-3A built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Mcclusky Canal R1-3A 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Mcclusky Canal R1-3A carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Mcclusky Canal R1-3A?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Mcclusky Canal R1-3A?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.