Irrft Nd Hiway 57 over Devils Lake Narrows
FairBenson County, North Dakota · 1 South of Nd 20 South · Structure no. 0057012469
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irrft Nd Hiway 57 over Devils Lake Narrows is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irrft Nd Hiway 57 over Devils Lake Narrows in Benson County, North Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2039. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irrft Nd Hiway 57 over Devils Lake Narrows built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irrft Nd Hiway 57 over Devils Lake Narrows 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Irrft Nd Hiway 57 over Devils Lake Narrows carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Irrft Nd Hiway 57 over Devils Lake Narrows?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Irrft Nd Hiway 57 over Devils Lake Narrows?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.