County Highway over South Branch Goose River
FairPosted for loadSteele County, North Dakota · 16 East 2 North Pickert · Structure no. 000000046124151
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over South Branch Goose River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over South Branch Goose River in Steele County, North Dakota. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 1939, making it 86 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 2 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is County Highway over South Branch Goose River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over South Branch Goose River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.