North Project Road over Des Lacs River
GoodWard County, North Dakota · 1 West 1 North Burlington · Structure no. 000000051137352
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Project Road over Des Lacs River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Project Road over Des Lacs River in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 65 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 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Project Road over Des Lacs River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is North Project Road over Des Lacs River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does North Project Road over Des Lacs River carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is North Project Road over Des Lacs River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns North Project Road over Des Lacs River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.