US Bridges

County Road over Middle Branch Park River

FairPosted for load

Walsh County, North Dakota · 6 West 3 North of Grafton · Structure no. 000000050135060

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Middle Branch Park River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Middle Branch Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesMiddle Branch Park River
Location6 West 3 North of Grafton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.46408, -97.55739
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating4.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2014)
Projected traffic10 by 2034
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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Middle Branch Park River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Middle Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Middle Branch Park River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Road over Middle Branch Park River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Middle Branch Park River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.