US Bridges

County Road over South Branch Park River

FairPosted for load

Walsh County, North Dakota · 4 East 14 South of Adams · Structure no. 000000050115230

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over South Branch Park River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over South Branch Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 77 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSouth Branch Park River
Location4 East 14 South of Adams
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.21675, -97.98993
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2014)
Projected traffic10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over South Branch Park River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road over South Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over South Branch Park River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Road over South Branch Park River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over South Branch Park River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.