US Bridges

Nd Highway 18 over Maple River

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 8 North of Leonard · Structure no. 0018064955

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
322 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 18 over Maple River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 18 over Maple River in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 40 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2039. The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesNd Highway 18
CrossesMaple River
Location8 North of Leonard
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates46.75418, -97.22124
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic719 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 18 over Maple River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Nd Highway 18 over Maple 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 Nd Highway 18 over Maple River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 18 over Maple River?

The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 18 over Maple River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.