County Highway over Wild Rice River
FairRichland County, North Dakota · 1 East of Great Bend · Structure no. 000000039125330
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 339
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Wild Rice River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Highway over Wild Rice River in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 339 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 457 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Wild Rice River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Wild Rice River 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 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Wild Rice River carry?
About 339 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Wild Rice River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Wild Rice River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.