147th Ave NE over South Branch Park River
PoorWalsh County, North Dakota · 3 West of Grafton · Structure no. 000000050139080
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
147th Ave NE over South Branch Park River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 147th Ave NE over South Branch Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 35 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.
It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 147th Ave NE over South Branch Park River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is 147th Ave NE over South Branch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 147th Ave NE over South Branch Park River carry?
About 22 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 147th Ave NE over South Branch Park River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 147th Ave NE over South Branch Park River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.