County Highway over White Earth River
FairMountrail County, North Dakota · 3 South White Earth · Structure no. 000000031105150
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over White Earth River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over White Earth River in Mountrail County, North Dakota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over White Earth River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over White Earth 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over White Earth River carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over White Earth River?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over White Earth River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.