County Highway over Wild Rice River
FairRichland County, North Dakota · 4 North of Dwight · Structure no. 000000039126191
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Wild Rice River is a concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Wild Rice River in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2038. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 1953, making it 72 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Wild Rice River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Wild Rice River?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Wild Rice River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.