US Bridges

County Road 3828 over Lake Darling

Fair

Renville County, North Dakota · 1 West of Grand · Structure no. 000000038119270

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3828 over Lake Darling is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road 3828 over Lake Darling in Renville County, North Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 142 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3828
CrossesLake Darling
Location1 West of Grand
RouteCounty Highway 3828
CountyRenville County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.61383, -101.61751
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2022)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Road 3828 over Lake Darling built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3828 over Lake Darling 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 3828 over Lake Darling carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3828 over Lake Darling?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3828 over Lake Darling?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.