US Bridges

County Highway over North Branch Goose River

Fair

Traill County, North Dakota · 3 East of Hatton · Structure no. 000000049104030

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over North Branch Goose River is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over North Branch Goose River in Traill County, North Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesNorth Branch Goose River
Location3 East of Hatton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTraill County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.62854, -97.39393
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
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 North Branch Goose River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over North Branch Goose River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Highway over North Branch Goose River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over North Branch Goose River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.