County Highway over Wild Rice River
FairPosted for loadSargent County, North Dakota · 2 West 2 South of Rutland · Structure no. 000000041122180
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Wild Rice River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Wild Rice River in Sargent County, North Dakota. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 86 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 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 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
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 June 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Wild Rice River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Highway over Wild Rice River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Wild Rice River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.