US Bridges

County Road over Park River

Good

Walsh County, North Dakota · 7 East 3 North Park River · Structure no. 000000050134082

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Park River is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesPark River
Location7 East 3 North Park River
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.42915, -97.57919
Functional classRural Local

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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 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 traffic20 (2017)
Projected traffic20 by 2037
Trucks—
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$93,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Park River built?

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

What condition is County Road 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 2021.

How much traffic does County Road over Park River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is County Road over Park River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road over Park River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.