US Bridges

County Highway over Park River

Fair

Walsh County, North Dakota · 1 East 8 North of Adams · Structure no. 000000050113010

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Park River is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesPark River
Location1 East 8 North of Adams
RouteCounty Highway 5002
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.54328, -98.05044
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2017)
Projected traffic90 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Park River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Park 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 Park River carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Park River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns County Highway over Park River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.