US Highway 281 over Woody Draw
GoodBenson County, North Dakota · 3 South of Minnewaukan · Structure no. 0281157085
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 276 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 675
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 281 over Woody Draw is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 281 over Woody Draw in Benson County, North Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2039. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 281 over Woody Draw built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 281 over Woody Draw in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does US Highway 281 over Woody Draw carry?
About 675 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 281 over Woody Draw?
The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 281 over Woody Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.