US Bridges

Nd Highway 11 over Maple River

Good

Dickey County, North Dakota · 6 East of Ellendale · Structure no. 0011083957

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 11 over Maple River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 11 over Maple River in Dickey County, North Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNd Highway 11
CrossesMaple River
Location6 East of Ellendale
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates46.00892, -98.41052
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2019)
Projected traffic585 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 11 over Maple River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 11 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 11 over Maple River carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 11 over Maple River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 11 over Maple River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.