US Bridges

81st Ave. SW over Knife River

Good

Dunn County, North Dakota · 4 South of Dodge · Structure no. 000000013143390

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

81st Ave. SW over Knife River is a concrete culvert carrying 81st Ave. SW over Knife River in Dunn County, North Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries81st Ave. SW
CrossesKnife River
Location4 South of Dodge
RouteCounty Highway 1341
Coordinates47.24209, -102.20801
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 81st Ave. SW over Knife River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 81st Ave. 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does 81st Ave. SW over Knife River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 81st Ave. SW over Knife River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 81st Ave. SW over Knife River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.