US Bridges

Refuge Access Road over Wild Rice River

Good

Sargent County, North Dakota · Sect 5 T129N R53W · Structure no. 000062660-00150

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Refuge Access Road over Wild Rice River is a concrete culvert carrying Refuge Access Road over Wild Rice River in Sargent County, North Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRefuge Access Road
CrossesWild Rice River
LocationSect 5 T129N R53W
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates46.012, -97.357
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Refuge Access Road over Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Refuge Access Road 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 2022.

How much traffic does Refuge Access Road over Wild Rice River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Refuge Access Road over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Refuge Access Road over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.