US Bridges

County Road over Forest River

Good

Walsh County, North Dakota · 2 E 1 S of Fordville · Structure no. 000000050126241

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Forest River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road over Forest River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesForest River
Location2 E 1 S of Fordville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.2011, -97.75234
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Forest River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 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 Road over Forest River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Forest River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Forest River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.