County Highway over Park River
PoorClosed to trafficWalsh County, North Dakota · 1 West 6 South Edinburg · Structure no. 000000050120100
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Park River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 107 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2037. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Park River built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is County Highway 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 Highway over Park River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is County Highway over Park River?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Park River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.