Renville County Bridge Report Card
Renville County scores 72 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Renville County, North Dakota
Renville County has 24 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 12.5% is above the 11.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 70 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Renville County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 72/100 (C). The county has 24 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 70 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 | 12.5% | 25.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.8% of measured traffic | 0.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 9,067 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 | 12.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 11.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 54 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 70 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Renville County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Road over Des Lacs River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1960 |
| County Road over Cut Bank Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1969 |
| County Road over Souris River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1935 |
| US Highway 83 over Little Deep Creek | High traffic | Good | 2,050 | 1966 |
| US Highway 83 over Little Deep Creek | High traffic | Good | 2,050 | 1966 |
| US Highway 52 over Creek | High traffic | Good | 1,630 | 2003 |
| Nd Highway 5 over Little Deep Creek | High traffic | Good | 1,005 | 2017 |
| Nd Highway 5 over Mouse River | High traffic | Fair | 460 | 1954 |
| Nd Highway 28 over West Cut Bank Creek | High traffic | Fair | 380 | 1962 |
| County Highway over Spring Coulee | High traffic | Good | 300 | 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.