County Road over Forest River
PoorPosted for loadWalsh County, North Dakota · 1 West 13 South Grafton · Structure no. 000000050140221
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Forest River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road over Forest River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 100 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 18 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Forest River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is County Road over Forest 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does County Road over Forest River carry?
About 19 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road over Forest River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Forest River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.