FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY HIGHWAY

Carrying COUNTY HIGHWAY over CREEK

1 NORTH 6 EAST THOMPSON, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
8 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY HIGHWAY

The COUNTY HIGHWAY bridge in Grand Forks, North Dakota carries COUNTY HIGHWAY over CREEK. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 20.7 meters (68 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 70 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 7/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 7.5 metric tons.

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

How COUNTY HIGHWAY compares

▼ 24.9
Load rating vs North Dakota average (32.4 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of North Dakota bridges
334
Bridges in Grand Forks · 40 in Poor condition
COUNTY HIGHWAY 7.5 t
North Dakota average 32.4 t

Live comparison across North Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
27.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
12.5
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
7.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1910
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
20.7 m (68 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
70 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000018143280

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

COUNTY HIGHWAY is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare COUNTY HIGHWAY against other structures in Grand Forks 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 COUNTY HIGHWAY?

COUNTY HIGHWAY in Grand Forks, North Dakota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY HIGHWAY inspected?

COUNTY HIGHWAY'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 70 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for COUNTY HIGHWAY?

COUNTY HIGHWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 7.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY HIGHWAY?

COUNTY HIGHWAY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY HIGHWAY and does age affect safety?

COUNTY HIGHWAY was built in 1910, making it 116 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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