County Highway over Forest River
FairWalsh County, North Dakota · 8 East 8 South of Grafton · Structure no. 000000050152171
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 455
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Forest River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Highway over Forest River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 63 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 5 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2037. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 33 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 County Highway over Forest River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is County Highway over Forest 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Forest River carry?
About 455 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Forest River?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Forest River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.