US Bridges

County Highway over N Rockford Canal NR2-2

Good

Wells County, North Dakota · 6 North 11 East Fessenden · Structure no. 000000052132091

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over N Rockford Canal NR2-2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over N Rockford Canal NR2-2 in Wells County, North Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesN Rockford Canal NR2-2
Location6 North 11 East Fessenden
RouteCounty Highway 5233
Coordinates47.73033, -99.38316
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2019)
Projected traffic140 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NR2-2 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over N Rockford Canal NR2-2 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over N Rockford Canal NR2-2 carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over N Rockford Canal NR2-2?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over N Rockford Canal NR2-2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.