US Bridges

County Highway over South Branch Goose River

Fair

Steele County, North Dakota · 14 East of Pickert · Structure no. 000000046123161

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
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 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSouth Branch Goose River
Location14 East of Pickert
RouteCounty Highway 4616
CountySteele County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.44051, -97.4949
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2017)
Projected traffic130 by 2037
Trucks10%
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 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 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 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over South Branch Goose River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.