County Road over Forest River
PoorPosted for loadWalsh County, North Dakota · 1 North 3 East of Lankin · Structure no. 000000050121150
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Forest River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Forest River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1948, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Road over Forest River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road over Forest 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does County Road over Forest River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Road over Forest River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Forest River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.