US Bridges

County Highway over Des Lacs Refuge Lake

Good

Ward County, North Dakota · City of Kenmare · Structure no. 000000051107082

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
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 2016, so it is 9 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesDes Lacs Refuge Lake
LocationCity of Kenmare
RouteCounty Highway 5105
Coordinates48.67643, -102.0935
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2019)
Projected traffic240 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$57,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Des Lacs Refuge Lake built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 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 320 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Des Lacs Refuge Lake?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Des Lacs Refuge Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.