US Bridges

157th Street SE over Elm River

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 2 East of Hunter · Structure no. 000000009125041

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

157th Street SE over Elm River is a concrete culvert carrying 157th Street SE over Elm River in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries157th Street SE
CrossesElm River
Location2 East of Hunter
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.1833, -97.17669
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 157th Street SE over Elm River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 157th Street SE over Elm 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 157th Street SE over Elm River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 157th Street SE over Elm River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 157th Street SE over Elm River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.