US Bridges

Nd Highway 9 over James River

Fair

Foster County, North Dakota · 9 East of US 281 · Structure no. 0009009354

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 9 over James River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 9 over James River in Foster County, North Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 9
CrossesJames River
Location9 East of US 281
RouteState Highway 9
CountyFoster County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.32688, -98.83191
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic280 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 9 over James River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 9 over James 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 9 over James River carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 9 over James River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 9 over James River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.