Ramsey County Bridge Report Card
Ramsey County scores 63 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Ramsey County, North Dakota
Ramsey County has 48 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 5 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.3% is at or below the 11.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 85 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Ramsey County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 63/100 (D). The county has 48 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 5 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 85 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 | 8.3% | 16.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.4% of measured traffic | 0.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 10.4% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 39 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 23,152 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 | 8.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 11.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 10.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 39 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 85 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Ramsey County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Highway over St. Joe Coulee | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1983 |
| Irrft County Hiway over Coulee | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1935 |
| County Highway over Coulee | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1937 |
| County Highway over Coulee | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1940 |
| Nd Highway 17 over Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 580 | 1958 |
| County Highway over Big Coulee | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 52 | 1986 |
| County Highway over Big Coulee | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 20 | 1988 |
| County Highway over Coulee | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 20 | 1991 |
| County Highway over Big Coulee | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 20 | 1995 |
| US Highway 2 over Coulee | High traffic | Good | 5,400 | 2013 |
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.