Oak Street over Park River
FairPosted for loadWalsh County, North Dakota · North Edge Park in Hoople · Structure no. 000000050132010
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 151
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oak Street over Park River is a steel truss - thru carrying Oak Street over Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 107 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 151 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Oak Street over Park River built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Oak Street over Park River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Oak Street over Park River carry?
About 151 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Oak Street over Park River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Oak Street over Park River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.