County Road over Park River
PoorPosted for loadWalsh County, North Dakota · 1 East of Park River · Structure no. 000000050128100
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Park River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road over Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 102 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Road over Park River built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is County Road 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does County Road over Park River carry?
About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road over Park River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Park River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.