US Bridges

Burgamott Ave So. over Park River

PoorPosted for load

Walsh County, North Dakota · Burgamott Ave So-Grafton · Structure no. 0000GRAF03

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burgamott Ave So. over Park River is a steel truss - thru carrying Burgamott Ave So. over Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1925, 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2039. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBurgamott Ave So.
CrossesPark River
LocationBurgamott Ave So-Grafton
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.42423, -97.40106
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating16.3 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic180 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$414,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burgamott Ave So. over Park River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burgamott Ave So. over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Burgamott Ave So. over Park River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Burgamott Ave So. over Park River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Burgamott Ave So. over Park River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.