US Bridges

61st Ave SW over Cannonball River

Good

Grant County, North Dakota · 6 South of Leith · Structure no. 000000019121330

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

61st Ave SW over Cannonball River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 61st Ave SW over Cannonball River in Grant County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries61st Ave SW
CrossesCannonball River
Location6 South of Leith
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.25846, -101.64548
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 61st Ave SW over Cannonball River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 61st Ave SW over Cannonball 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 61st Ave SW over Cannonball River carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 61st Ave SW over Cannonball River?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 61st Ave SW over Cannonball River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.