US Bridges

County Highway over Goose River

Good

Traill County, North Dakota · 1 Northeast of Caledonia · Structure no. 000000049128151

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Goose River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Goose River in Traill County, North Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2039. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesGoose River
Location1 Northeast of Caledonia
RouteCounty Highway 4916
CountyTraill County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.45913, -96.87824
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2019)
Projected traffic220 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Goose River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Goose River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Goose River?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Goose River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.