US Bridges

County Highway over Park River

Good

Walsh County, North Dakota · 1 West 1 North of Hoople · Structure no. 000000050131012

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Park River is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesPark River
Location1 West 1 North of Hoople
RouteCounty Highway 5002
Coordinates48.54321, -97.66241
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic280 by 2034
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Park River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Park 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Park River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Park River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Park River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.