US Bridges

Nd Highway 14 over Mouse River

Poor

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 4 South of Kramer · Structure no. 0014141343

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 14 over Mouse River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 14 over Mouse River in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesNd Highway 14
CrossesMouse River
Location4 South of Kramer
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates48.63637, -100.71744
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2019)
Projected traffic370 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 14 over Mouse River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 14 over Mouse River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 14 over Mouse River carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 14 over Mouse River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 14 over Mouse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.