Nd Highway 28 over Des Lacs River
GoodWard County, North Dakota · North of U.S. HWY 52 · Structure no. 0028055324
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 28 over Des Lacs River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 28 over Des Lacs River in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 28 over Des Lacs River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nd Highway 28 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 28 over Des Lacs River carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 28 over Des Lacs River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 28 over Des Lacs River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.