Nd Highway 18 over Forest River
GoodGrand Forks County, North Dakota · 2 North of Inkster · Structure no. 0018182408
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 690
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 18 over Forest River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 18 over Forest River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2039. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 18 over Forest River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nd Highway 18 over Forest 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 18 over Forest River carry?
About 690 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 18 over Forest River?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 18 over Forest River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.