US Bridges

County Highway over Cp Railway

Good

Walsh County, North Dakota · 2 West of Fordville · Structure no. 000000050122231

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Cp Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over Cp Railway in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCp Railway
Location2 West of Fordville
RouteCounty Highway 5022
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.21666, -97.85314
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2014)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Cp Railway built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Cp Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Cp Railway carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Cp Railway?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Cp Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.