US Bridges

County Road over Mcclusky Canal R2-1

Good

McLean County, North Dakota · 6 West 6 South Mercer · Structure no. 000000028168310

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Mcclusky Canal R2-1 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road over Mcclusky Canal R2-1 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesMcclusky Canal R2-1
Location6 West 6 South Mercer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLean County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.4007, -100.84391
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 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 traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$132,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Mcclusky Canal R2-1 built?

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

What condition is County Road over Mcclusky Canal R2-1 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Mcclusky Canal R2-1 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Mcclusky Canal R2-1?

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 R2-1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.