County Road over Souris River
PoorClosed to trafficRenville County, North Dakota · 14 West 4 South Sherwood · Structure no. 000000038105052
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2020
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Souris River is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road over Souris River in Renville County, North Dakota. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 90 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 22 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road over Souris River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is County Road over Souris River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2020.
How much traffic does County Road over Souris River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Road over Souris River?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Souris River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.