US Bridges

Park Road over Jamestown Reservoir

PoorClosed to traffic

Stutsman County, North Dakota · Reservoir Island · Structure no. 000000047137270

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2021
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Jamestown Reservoir is a steel truss - thru carrying Park Road over Jamestown Reservoir in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 182 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesJamestown Reservoir
LocationReservoir Island
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStutsman County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.94276, -98.70245
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2020)
Projected traffic182 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Park Road over Jamestown Reservoir built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Jamestown Reservoir 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Park Road over Jamestown Reservoir carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Park Road over Jamestown Reservoir?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Jamestown Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.