US Bridges

County Road over James River/Jim Lake

Good

Stutsman County, North Dakota · 6 East of Pingree · Structure no. 000000047133120

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over James River/Jim Lake is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over James River/Jim Lake in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2034. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesJames River/Jim Lake
Location6 East of Pingree
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStutsman County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.16111, -98.78979
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic40 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Road over James River/Jim Lake built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over James River/Jim Lake 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over James River/Jim Lake carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Road over James River/Jim Lake?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road over James River/Jim Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.