County Road over Middle Branch Park River
PoorPosted for loadWalsh County, North Dakota · 3 East 8 North Park River · Structure no. 000000050131020
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Middle Branch Park River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road over Middle Branch Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 104 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road over Middle Branch Park River built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is County Road over Middle Branch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does County Road over Middle Branch Park River carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is County Road over Middle Branch Park River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Middle Branch Park River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.