US Bridges

12th Street SW over Knife River

Good

Dunn County, North Dakota · 3 West 1 North Manning · Structure no. 000000013114390

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th Street SW over Knife River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 12th Street SW over Knife River in Dunn County, North Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2038. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries12th Street SW
CrossesKnife River
Location3 West 1 North Manning
RouteCounty Highway 1340
Coordinates47.24159, -102.81742
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2018)
Projected traffic140 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 12th Street SW over Knife River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th Street SW over Knife 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 12th Street SW over Knife River carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 12th Street SW over Knife River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 12th Street SW over Knife River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.