County Highway over Goose River
PoorPosted for loadTraill County, North Dakota · 3rd ST NE in Hillsboro · Structure no. 000000049120190
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Goose River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Goose River in Traill County, North Dakota. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Goose River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Goose River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Goose River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Goose River?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Goose River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.