Sargent County Bridge Report Card
Sargent County scores 47 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Sargent County, North Dakota
Sargent County has 31 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 19.4% is above the 11.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 718 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Sargent County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 47/100 (F). The county has 31 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 718 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 | 19.4% | 38.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 19.1% of measured traffic | 14.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 3,760 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 | 19.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 11.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 718 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Sargent County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nd Highway 11 over Wild Rice River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 650 | 1951 |
| County Road over Wild Rice Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 28 | 1935 |
| County Highway over Wild Rice River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1967 |
| County Highway over Br. Of Wild Rice River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1950 |
| County Highway over Wild Rice River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1949 |
| County Highway over Wild Rice River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1952 |
| Nd Highway 32 over Wild Rice River | High traffic | Good | 770 | 2016 |
| Nd Highway 11 over Winding Creek | High traffic | Good | 650 | 1951 |
| County Highway 10 over Creek | High traffic | Good | 260 | 2010 |
| County Highway over Wild Rice River | High traffic | Good | 163 | 1986 |
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.