Nd Highway 46 over Wild Rice River
FairCass County, North Dakota · 1 West of I-29 · Structure no. 0046119459
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 400 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,430
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 46 over Wild Rice River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 46 over Wild Rice River in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,489 by 2039. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 46 over Wild Rice River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nd Highway 46 over Wild Rice 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 46 over Wild Rice River carry?
About 1,430 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 46 over Wild Rice River?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 46 over Wild Rice River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.