County Highway over Forest River
PoorWalsh County, North Dakota · 8 East 1 North of Minto · Structure no. 000000050153170
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Forest River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Forest River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 93 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.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2034. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Highway over Forest River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
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 July 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Forest River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is County Highway over Forest River?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Forest River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.