County Highway over Elm River
FairPosted for loadTraill County, North Dakota · 3 East 2 South Blanchard · Structure no. 000000049115250
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Elm River is a wood or timber slab carrying County Highway over Elm River in Traill County, North Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Elm River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Elm 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Elm River carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Highway over Elm River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Elm River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.