US Bridges

County Highway over Br. of Wild Rice River

Fair

Sargent County, North Dakota · 2 East of Havana · Structure no. 000000041122230

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Br. of Wild Rice River is a wood or timber slab carrying County Highway over Br. of Wild Rice River in Sargent County, North Dakota. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBr. of Wild Rice River
Location2 East of Havana
RouteCounty Highway 4125
Coordinates45.94979, -97.56541
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2022)
Projected traffic146 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 1952, making it 73 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 June 2024.

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

About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.