US Bridges

Nd Highway 200 over James River

Good

Foster County, North Dakota · 11 West of Nd 20 · Structure no. 0200308384

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 200 over James River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 200 over James River in Foster County, North Dakota. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 66 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 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2039. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesNd Highway 200
CrossesJames River
Location11 West of Nd 20
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates47.45722, -98.79952
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2019)
Projected traffic680 by 2039
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 200 over James River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Nd Highway 200 over James 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 200 over James River carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 200 over James River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 200 over James River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.