US Bridges

Nd Highway 1 over Cp Railway

Fair

Barnes County, North Dakota · 11 North of I-94 · Structure no. 0001087781

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 1 over Cp Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 1 over Cp Railway in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2039. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 1
CrossesCp Railway
Location11 North of I-94
RouteState Highway 1
CountyBarnes County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.07029, -98.1925
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2019)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 1 over Cp Railway built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 1 over Cp Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 1 over Cp Railway carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 1 over Cp Railway?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 1 over Cp Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.