US Bridges

Nd Highway 30 over N Rockford Canal NR1-10

Good

Wells County, North Dakota · 6 North of Nd 15 · Structure no. 0030111685

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 30 over N Rockford Canal NR1-10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 30 over N Rockford Canal NR1-10 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 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNd Highway 30
CrossesN Rockford Canal NR1-10
Location6 North of Nd 15
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates47.73169, -99.51194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2019)
Projected traffic220 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Nd Highway 30 over N Rockford Canal NR1-10 built?

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

What condition is Nd Highway 30 over N Rockford Canal NR1-10 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 30 over N Rockford Canal NR1-10 carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 30 over N Rockford Canal NR1-10?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 30 over N Rockford Canal NR1-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.