US Bridges

County Highway over Devils Lake

Fair

Ramsey County, North Dakota · 1 East 5 North JCT Nd 20 · Structure no. 000000036123370

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Devils Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over Devils Lake in Ramsey County, North Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2038. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesDevils Lake
Location1 East 5 North JCT Nd 20
RouteCounty Highway 353
CountyRamsey County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.00375, -98.69697
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic145 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Highway over Devils Lake built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Devils Lake 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Devils Lake carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Devils Lake?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Devils Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.