US Highway 52 over James River
Wells County, North Dakota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US Highway 52 over James River in Wells County, North Dakota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1999, making it 63 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,230 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2019).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 25 of the 41 inventoried bridges in Wells County rated good (61.0%); 3 (7.3%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 109 ft |
| Location | 10 NW Fessenden |
| NBI structure number | 0052175923 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the North Dakota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Wells County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Highway 52 over Sheyenne River | 1962 | 1,300 | Fair |
| US Highway 52 over Pipestem Creek | 1979 | 1,290 | Fair |
| US Highway 52 over Pipestem Creek | 1979 | 1,160 | Fair |
| US Highway 52 over Rocky Run Creek | 1968 | 940 | Fair |
| Nd Highway 3 over N Rockford Canal Nr1-1 | 1986 | 690 | Good |
| County Highway over N Rockford Canal Nr1-8 | 1983 | 235 | Fair |
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