US Bridges

County Road RR over New Rockford Canal

Good

Wells County, North Dakota · 11.5 MI NW New Rockford · Structure no. DKA-G-NR2-2A

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

County Road RR over New Rockford Canal is a concrete culvert carrying County Road RR over New Rockford Canal in Wells County, North Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road RR
CrossesNew Rockford Canal
Location11.5 MI NW New Rockford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWells County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.74375, -99.36764
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadRailroad
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther Local 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 Road RR over New Rockford Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road RR over New Rockford Canal 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 County Road RR over New Rockford Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is County Road RR over New Rockford Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns County Road RR over New Rockford Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.