US Bridges

County Highway over North Branch Goose River

GoodPosted for load

Traill County, North Dakota · 3 East of Hatton · Structure no. 000000049104020

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
585
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over North Branch Goose River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over North Branch Goose River in Traill County, North Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesNorth Branch Goose River
Location3 East of Hatton
RouteCounty Highway 4904
Coordinates47.64307, -97.39591
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating3.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2018)
Projected traffic525 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 North Branch Goose River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over North Branch 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 North Branch Goose River carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over North Branch Goose River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over North Branch Goose River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.