US Bridges

County Highway over North Branch Goose River

Fair

Traill County, North Dakota · 1 East 1 North Portland · Structure no. 000000049107080

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
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 1996, so it is 29 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 84 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
Location1 East 1 North Portland
RouteCounty Highway 4908
CountyTraill County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.55624, -97.34361
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2019)
Projected traffic110 by 2039
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 1996, making it 29 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 110 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over North Branch Goose River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over North Branch Goose River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.