US Bridges

Nd Highway 17 over South Branch Park River

Fair

Walsh County, North Dakota · 1 North Nd 17 · Structure no. 0032192569

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 17 over South Branch Park River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nd Highway 17 over South Branch Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesNd Highway 17
CrossesSouth Branch Park River
Location1 North Nd 17
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates48.41414, -97.86228
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 17 over South Branch Park River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 17 over South Branch Park 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 17 over South Branch Park River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 17 over South Branch Park River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 17 over South Branch Park River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.