US Bridges

County Highway over Middle Branch Park River

Good

Walsh County, North Dakota · 4 East 7 North Park River · Structure no. 000000050131030

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
297
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Middle Branch Park River is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Middle Branch Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 297 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesMiddle Branch Park River
Location4 East 7 North Park River
RouteCounty Highway 5006
Coordinates48.49964, -97.65089
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2016)
Projected traffic240 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Middle Branch Park River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Middle Branch 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 Middle Branch Park River carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Middle Branch Park River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns County Highway over Middle Branch Park River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.