FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IRRFT COUNTY HIWAY

Carrying IRRFT COUNTY HIWAY over SHEYENNE RIVER

18 E 4 N NEW ROCKFORD, Eddy, North Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IRRFT COUNTY HIWAY

The IRRFT COUNTY HIWAY bridge in Eddy, North Dakota carries IRRFT COUNTY HIWAY over SHEYENNE RIVER. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 29.9 meters (98 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How IRRFT COUNTY HIWAY compares

▼ 4.0
Load rating vs North Dakota average (32.4 t)
Bottom 44%
Lower load rating than 56% of North Dakota bridges
27
Bridges in Eddy · 3 in Poor condition
IRRFT COUNTY HIWAY 28.4 t
North Dakota average 32.4 t

Live comparison across North Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
52.4
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
28.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
29.9 m (98 ft)
Deck Width
9.2 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000014122070

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IRRFT COUNTY HIWAY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare IRRFT COUNTY HIWAY against other structures in Eddy and across North Dakota. North Dakota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for IRRFT COUNTY HIWAY?

IRRFT COUNTY HIWAY in Eddy, North Dakota has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IRRFT COUNTY HIWAY inspected?

IRRFT COUNTY HIWAY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRRFT COUNTY HIWAY is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for IRRFT COUNTY HIWAY?

IRRFT COUNTY HIWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IRRFT COUNTY HIWAY?

IRRFT COUNTY HIWAY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is IRRFT COUNTY HIWAY and does age affect safety?

IRRFT COUNTY HIWAY was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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