US Bridges

Refuge Service RD over Des Lacs River

Fair

Ward County, North Dakota · Southeast of Kenmare · Structure no. 0052050507 T

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Refuge Service RD over Des Lacs River is a concrete culvert carrying Refuge Service RD over Des Lacs River in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRefuge Service RD
CrossesDes Lacs River
LocationSoutheast of Kenmare
RouteState Lands Road 52
Coordinates48.58956, -101.99664
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Refuge Service RD over Des Lacs River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Refuge Service RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Refuge Service RD over Des Lacs River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Refuge Service RD over Des Lacs River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Refuge Service RD over Des Lacs River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.