US Bridges

County Highway over North Branch Goose River

FairPosted for load

Traill County, North Dakota · 5 North of Portland · Structure no. 000000049106070

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over North Branch Goose River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over North Branch Goose River in Traill County, North Dakota. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 86 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesNorth Branch Goose River
Location5 North of Portland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.57089, -97.36414
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$137,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over North Branch Goose River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

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 (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over North Branch Goose River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over North Branch Goose River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.