County Road over Park River
PoorClosed to trafficWalsh County, North Dakota · 6 East 2 North Park River · Structure no. 000000050133091
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1925
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Park River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road over Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1925, so it is 116 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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 County Road over Park River built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1925.
What condition is County Road 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does County Road over Park River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Road over Park River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Park River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.