US Bridges

County Highway over Br.Of Wild Rice River

Fair

Sargent County, North Dakota · 3 North 1 West of Havanah · Structure no. 000000041118200

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Br.Of Wild Rice River is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Br.Of Wild Rice River in Sargent County, North Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBr.Of Wild Rice River
Location3 North 1 West of Havanah
RouteCounty Highway 4120
Coordinates45.99342, -97.65
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Br.Of Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Br.Of 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 2021.

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

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Br.Of Wild Rice River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over Br.Of Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.