US Bridges

County Highway over Middle Br. Forest River

Fair

Walsh County, North Dakota · 3 East 11 South Fairdale · Structure no. 000000050107150

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Middle Br. Forest River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Middle Br. Forest River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2034. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesMiddle Br. Forest River
Location3 East 11 South Fairdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.32541, -98.17622
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2014)
Projected traffic5 by 2034
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Middle Br. Forest River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Middle Br. Forest River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Middle Br. Forest River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Highway over Middle Br. Forest River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Middle Br. Forest River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.