US Bridges

County Highway over Goose River

GoodPosted for load

Traill County, North Dakota · 2 West 1 North Portland · Structure no. 000000049103110

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Goose River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Goose River in Traill County, North Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesGoose River
Location2 West 1 North Portland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.52067, -97.41021
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Goose River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Goose River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Goose River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over Goose River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Goose River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.