US Bridges

15th ST SW over Knife River

Good

Dunn County, North Dakota · 3 East 1 South Manning · Structure no. 000000013119421

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th ST SW over Knife River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 15th ST SW over Knife River in Dunn County, North Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries15th ST SW
CrossesKnife River
Location3 East 1 South Manning
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.20928, -102.69404
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2022)
Projected traffic97 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 15th ST SW over Knife River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15th ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does 15th ST SW over Knife River carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 15th ST SW over Knife River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 15th ST SW over Knife River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.