County Highway over South Branch Goose River
FairSteele County, North Dakota · 14 East Pickert · Structure no. 000000046123160
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over South Branch Goose River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over South Branch Goose River in Steele County, North Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2037. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over South Branch Goose River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over South Branch Goose 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over South Branch Goose River carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over South Branch Goose River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over South Branch Goose River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.