US Bridges

County Highway over Wild Rice River

Good

Richland County, North Dakota · 2 East 1 South Dwight · Structure no. 000000039128241

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Wild Rice River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over Wild Rice River in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesWild Rice River
Location2 East 1 South Dwight
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.28246, -96.69831
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Highway over Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Wild Rice River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Wild Rice River carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Highway over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.