US Bridges

141st Avenue over North Fork Grand River

Good

Bowman County, North Dakota · 4 East 15.5 South Bowman · Structure no. 000000006136230

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

141st Avenue over North Fork Grand River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 141st Avenue over North Fork Grand River in Bowman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Carries141st Avenue
CrossesNorth Fork Grand River
Location4 East 15.5 South Bowman
RouteCounty Highway 637
Coordinates45.95251, -103.30712
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 141st Avenue over North Fork Grand River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 141st Avenue over North Fork Grand 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 2023.

How much traffic does 141st Avenue over North Fork Grand River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 141st Avenue over North Fork Grand River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 141st Avenue over North Fork Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.