County Highway over Wild Rice River
PoorClosed to trafficSargent County, North Dakota · 1 East 2.75 North Cayuga · Structure no. 000000041131122
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 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 1949, so it is 76 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Wild Rice River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.
How much traffic does County Highway over Wild Rice River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Highway over Wild Rice River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Wild Rice River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.