County Highway 16 over Wild Rice River
GoodCass County, North Dakota · 1 East of ST Benedict · Structure no. 000000009142360
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 259 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 670
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway 16 over Wild Rice River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway 16 over Wild Rice River in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2039. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway 16 over Wild Rice River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway 16 over Wild Rice 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway 16 over Wild Rice River carry?
About 670 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Highway 16 over Wild Rice River?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway 16 over Wild Rice River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.