County Highway over Wild Rice River
FairPosted for loadRichland County, North Dakota · 5 West 3 South Wahpeton · Structure no. 000000039127280
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 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 1926, so it is 99 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Highway over Wild Rice River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 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 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Highway over Wild Rice River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Wild Rice River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.