US Bridges

County Road over Souris River

Good

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 2 North 5 West of Kramer · Structure no. 000000005131200

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Souris River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road over Souris River in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSouris River
Location2 North 5 West of Kramer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBottineau County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.71934, -100.82057
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$306,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Souris River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Souris River 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Souris River carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road over Souris River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Souris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.