US Bridges

Section Line Trail over Des Lacs River

Fair

Ward County, North Dakota · 2 West 3 North Donnybrook · Structure no. 000000051114180

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Section Line Trail over Des Lacs River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Section Line Trail over Des Lacs River in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 78 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSection Line Trail
CrossesDes Lacs River
Location2 West 3 North Donnybrook
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWard County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.54097, -101.93006
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2019)
Projected traffic5 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Section Line Trail over Des Lacs River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Section Line Trail over Des Lacs 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Section Line Trail over Des Lacs River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Section Line Trail over Des Lacs River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Section Line Trail over Des Lacs River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.