County Highway over Forest River
GoodWalsh County, North Dakota · South Edge Fordville · Structure no. 000000050124240
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Forest River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over Forest River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2037. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Forest River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Forest River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Forest River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Forest River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Forest River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.