County Highway over North Branch Park River
FairWalsh County, North Dakota · 3 North 3 West of Grafton · Structure no. 000000050139051
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 321
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over North Branch Park River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over North Branch Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.
It carries about 321 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 North Branch Park River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over North 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 Highway over North Branch Park River carry?
About 321 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over North Branch Park River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over North Branch Park River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.