County Road over Park River
PoorClosed to trafficWalsh County, North Dakota · 3 West 4 North of Grafton · Structure no. 000000050139040
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Park River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road over Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road over Park River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is County Road over 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 2023.
How much traffic does County Road over Park River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is County Road over Park River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Park River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.