US Bridges

County Highway over South Branch Park River

FairPosted for load

Walsh County, North Dakota · 6 East 2 North of Adams · Structure no. 000000050117081

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over South Branch Park River is a concrete slab carrying County Highway over South Branch Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSouth Branch Park River
Location6 East 2 North of Adams
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.43449, -97.95677
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over South Branch Park River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 July 2024.

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

About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Highway over South Branch Park River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over South Branch Park River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.