Bridge conditions in Pierce County, North Dakota
5 inventoried bridges · 1 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
About one in 5 bridges in Pierce County is rated in poor condition: 1 of 5 on the federal inventory, one of the higher shares in North Dakota.
- 1 of the 5 bridges in Pierce County, North Dakota, are rated in poor condition (20.0%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 2 bridges (40.0%) are rated good and 2 (40.0%) fair.
- The median Pierce County bridge was built in 1955.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is 53rd Ave NE over Creek (built 1970), carrying about 20 vehicles a day.
Good 40.0% · Fair 40.0% · Poor 20.0% of 5 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53rd Ave NE over Creek | 1970 | 20 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nd Highway 3 over Bnrr | 1937 | 570 | Good |
| Nd Highway 3 over Branch of Sheyenne River | 1953 | 530 | Good |
| Nd Highway 60 over Creek | 1964 | 400 | Fair |
| 53rd Ave NE over Creek | 1970 | 20 | Poor |
| County Road over Bn Railroad | 1955 | 5 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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