139th Ave NE over Park River
PoorPosted for loadWalsh County, North Dakota · 1 West of Hoople · Structure no. 000000050131011
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
139th Ave NE over Park River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 139th Ave NE over Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 139th Ave NE over Park River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 139th Ave NE 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 139th Ave NE over Park River carry?
About 19 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is 139th Ave NE over Park River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 139th Ave NE over Park River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.