County Highway over Forest River
PoorPosted for loadWalsh County, North Dakota · 11 South of Grafton · Structure no. 000000050142200
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 79 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Forest River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Forest River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 72 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Forest River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is County Highway 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 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Forest River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Highway over Forest River?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Forest River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.