US Bridges

County Road over Mouse River

Fair

Ward County, North Dakota · 5 East 2 South Foxholm · Structure no. 000000051136310

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Mouse River is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road over Mouse River in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 80 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesMouse River
Location5 East 2 South Foxholm
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWard County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.34155, -101.46204
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Mouse River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is County Road over Mouse 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Mouse River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Road over Mouse River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Mouse River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.