Gravel Road over James River
PoorPosted for loadStutsman County, North Dakota · 1 South of Ypsilanti · Structure no. 000000047143380
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gravel Road over James River is a steel truss - thru carrying Gravel Road over James River in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 110 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 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 | 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 Gravel Road over James River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Gravel Road over James 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Gravel Road over James River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Gravel Road over James River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Gravel Road over James River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.