US Bridges

Irrfb County Hiway over East Fork Shell Creek

Good

Mountrail County, North Dakota · 1 West of Parshall · Structure no. 000000031134410

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irrfb County Hiway over East Fork Shell Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Irrfb County Hiway over East Fork Shell Creek in Mountrail County, North Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2038. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIrrfb County Hiway
CrossesEast Fork Shell Creek
Location1 West of Parshall
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.949, -102.14409
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic390 by 2038
Trucks17%
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 Irrfb County Hiway over East Fork Shell Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irrfb County Hiway over East Fork Shell Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Irrfb County Hiway over East Fork Shell Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Irrfb County Hiway over East Fork Shell Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Irrfb County Hiway over East Fork Shell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.