County Highway over North Branch Elm River
PoorPosted for loadTraill County, North Dakota · 6 East 8 South Hillsboro · Structure no. 000000049126261
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over North Branch Elm River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over North Branch Elm River in Traill County, North Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 North Branch Elm River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over North Branch Elm 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over North Branch Elm River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Highway over North Branch Elm River?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over North Branch Elm River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.