US Bridges

County Road over S Br Park River-Rerouted

Fair

Walsh County, North Dakota · 3 West 1 North Grafton · Structure no. 000000050138080

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over S Br Park River-Rerouted is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road over S Br Park River-Rerouted in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2034. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesS Br Park River-Rerouted
Location3 West 1 North Grafton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.42719, -97.49183
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2014)
Projected traffic150 by 2034
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over S Br Park River-Rerouted built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over S Br Park River-Rerouted 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 Road over S Br Park River-Rerouted carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road over S Br Park River-Rerouted?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over S Br Park River-Rerouted?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.