US Bridges

County Highway over Burlington Northern RR

Good

Stutsman County, North Dakota · 3 West Medina · Structure no. 000000047105310

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Burlington Northern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over Burlington Northern RR in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2038. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBurlington Northern RR
Location3 West Medina
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.88684, -99.37086
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Burlington Northern RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Burlington Northern RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Burlington Northern RR carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Burlington Northern RR?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Burlington Northern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.