US Bridges

Nd Highway 5 over Mouse River

Fair

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 5 East of U.S. HWY 83 N · Structure no. 0005157250

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 5 over Mouse River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 5 over Mouse River in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2039. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 5
CrossesMouse River
Location5 East of U.S. HWY 83 N
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBottineau County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.82097, -100.90489
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2019)
Projected traffic730 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 5 over Mouse River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 5 over Mouse River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 5 over Mouse River carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 5 over Mouse River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 5 over Mouse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.