US Bridges

County Highway over Goose River

GoodPosted for load

Traill County, North Dakota · 3 West 1 North Hillsboro · Structure no. 000000049117180

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Goose River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over Goose River in Traill County, North Dakota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2038. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesGoose River
Location3 West 1 North Hillsboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.41653, -97.12381
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Goose River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over 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 Goose River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Goose River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Goose River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.