County Highway over South Branch Goose River
PoorPosted for loadSteele County, North Dakota · 1 North 17 East Pickert · Structure no. 000000046124150
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over South Branch Goose River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over South Branch Goose River in Steele County, North Dakota. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 105 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 South Branch Goose River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is County Highway over South Branch Goose 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over South Branch Goose River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is County Highway over South Branch Goose River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over South Branch Goose River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.