County Highway over Des Lacs Refuge Lake
GoodWard County, North Dakota · 1 West of Kenmare · Structure no. 000000051107081
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Des Lacs Refuge Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over Des Lacs Refuge Lake in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Des Lacs Refuge Lake built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Des Lacs Refuge Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Des Lacs Refuge Lake carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Des Lacs Refuge Lake?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Des Lacs Refuge Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.