US Bridges

County Highway over Wild Rice River

GoodPosted for load

Richland County, North Dakota · 3 West of Wahpeton · Structure no. 000000039129240

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 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 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesWild Rice River
Location3 West of Wahpeton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.28281, -96.68452
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 1982, making it 43 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 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.