Cavalier County Bridge Report Card
Cavalier County scores 51 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Cavalier County, North Dakota
Cavalier County has 65 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 19 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 29.2% is above the 11.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 775 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Cavalier County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 51/100 (F). The county has 65 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 19 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 775 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 29.2% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 10.0% of measured traffic | 7.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 51 years vs 48 nationally | 1.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 7,717 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 29.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 11.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 51 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 775 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Cavalier County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nd Highway 1 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 490 | 1931 |
| County Highway over Park River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1978 |
| County Highway over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35 | 1975 |
| County Highway over South Branch Park River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1938 |
| County Highway over North Branch Park River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 24 | 1938 |
| County Highway over Little So. Pembina River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 24 | 1958 |
| County Highway over Park River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 24 | 1982 |
| County Highway over Pembina River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1919 |
| County Highway over Little So. Pembina River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1958 |
| County Highway over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1975 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.