County Highway over Red River of the North
PoorPosted for loadTraill County, North Dakota · 4 South 9 East of Kelso · Structure no. 000000049131280
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 569 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Red River of the North is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Red River of the North in Traill County, North Dakota. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 73 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2038. The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Red River of the North built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is County Highway over Red River of the North 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Red River of the North carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Red River of the North?
The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Red River of the North?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.