County Highway over Middle Branch Park River
PoorPosted for loadWalsh County, North Dakota · 7 West 3 North of Grafton · Structure no. 000000050135050
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 266
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Middle Branch Park River is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway over Middle Branch Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 68 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Highway over Middle Branch Park River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is County Highway 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 Highway over Middle Branch Park River carry?
About 266 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Middle Branch Park River?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Middle Branch Park River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.