US Bridges

County Highway over Channel a

GoodClosed to traffic

Ramsey County, North Dakota · 5 W 2 N Devils Lake · Structure no. 000000036111270

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Channel a is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Channel a in Ramsey County, North Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesChannel a
Location5 W 2 N Devils Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.15146, -98.98345
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection interval—
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$242,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Channel a built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Channel a 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over Channel a carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over Channel a?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Channel a?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.