US Highway 52 over James River
GoodWells County, North Dakota · 10 NW Fessenden · Structure no. 0052175923
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,230
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 52 over James River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US Highway 52 over James River in Wells County, North Dakota. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 63 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 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 52 over James River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US Highway 52 over James 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 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 52 over James River carry?
About 1,230 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 52 over James River?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 52 over James River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.