County Highway over Forest River
PoorWalsh County, North Dakota · 2 West 13 South of Adams · Structure no. 000000050110210
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Forest River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Forest River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 80 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.
It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Forest River built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is County Highway over Forest 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 Forest River carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is County Highway over Forest River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Forest River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.