US Bridges

County Highway over Bn RR Tracks

FairPosted for load

Williams County, North Dakota · At Epping · Structure no. 000000053133250

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
138 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

County Highway over Bn RR Tracks is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Bn RR Tracks in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBn RR Tracks
LocationAt Epping
RouteCounty Highway 5333
CountyWilliams County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.28269, -103.35605
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$536,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Bn RR Tracks built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Bn RR Tracks 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Bn RR Tracks carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Bn RR Tracks?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Bn RR Tracks?

It is owned by the Railroad.