US Bridges

County Highway over Park River

FairPosted for load

Walsh County, North Dakota · 3 West 1 North of Grafton · Structure no. 000000050138070

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Park River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 110 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesPark River
Location3 West 1 North of Grafton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.44261, -97.49177
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2022)
Projected traffic37 by 2042
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Park River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is County Highway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Park River carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Highway over Park River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Park River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.