County Trail over Park River
PoorClosed to trafficWalsh County, North Dakota · 1 East 7 North of Lankin · Structure no. 000000050119101
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Trail over Park River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Trail over Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2037. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Trail over Park River built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Trail over Park 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 2023.
How much traffic does County Trail over Park River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is County Trail over Park River?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Trail over Park River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.