Nd Highway 40 over White Earth River
FairBurke County, North Dakota · 1 West JCT Nd 50 · Structure no. 0040022345
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 40 over White Earth River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nd Highway 40 over White Earth River in Burke 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 40 over White Earth River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nd Highway 40 over White Earth 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 40 over White Earth River carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 40 over White Earth River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 40 over White Earth River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.