FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SECTION LINE TRAIL

Carrying SECTION LINE TRAIL over COULEE

1 EAST 1 SOUTH WEBSTER, Ramsey, North Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SECTION LINE TRAIL

The SECTION LINE TRAIL bridge in Ramsey, North Dakota carries SECTION LINE TRAIL over COULEE. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4 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 culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.0 metric tons.

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

How SECTION LINE TRAIL compares

▲ 16.6
Load rating vs North Dakota average (32.4 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of North Dakota bridges
48
Bridges in Ramsey · 4 in Poor condition
SECTION LINE TRAIL 49.0 t
North Dakota average 32.4 t

Live comparison across North Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
49.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2021
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000036116191

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SECTION LINE TRAIL 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 SECTION LINE TRAIL against other structures in Ramsey 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 SECTION LINE TRAIL?

SECTION LINE TRAIL in Ramsey, North Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SECTION LINE TRAIL inspected?

SECTION LINE TRAIL'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 4 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for SECTION LINE TRAIL?

SECTION LINE TRAIL has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SECTION LINE TRAIL?

SECTION LINE TRAIL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SECTION LINE TRAIL and does age affect safety?

SECTION LINE TRAIL was built in 2021, making it 5 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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