US Bridges

County Highway over N Rockford Canal NR1-8

Fair

Wells County, North Dakota · 6 North of Fessenden · Structure no. 000000052121090

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over N Rockford Canal NR1-8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over N Rockford Canal NR1-8 in Wells County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesN Rockford Canal NR1-8
Location6 North of Fessenden
RouteCounty Highway 5219
CountyWells County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.73083, -99.61902
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2019)
Projected traffic235 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Highway over N Rockford Canal NR1-8 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over N Rockford Canal NR1-8 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over N Rockford Canal NR1-8 carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over N Rockford Canal NR1-8?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over N Rockford Canal NR1-8?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.