County Highway over Wild Rice River
PoorClosed to trafficRichland County, North Dakota · 2 West 1 South Great Bend · Structure no. 000000039121350
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Wild Rice River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Wild Rice River in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 3 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 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Wild Rice River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Wild Rice 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does County Highway over Wild Rice River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Highway over Wild Rice River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Wild Rice River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.