US Bridges

111th Avenue SW over Cannonball River

Fair

Hettinger County, North Dakota · 4 S. 7 E. of New England · Structure no. 000000021110100

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

111th Avenue SW over Cannonball River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 111th Avenue SW over Cannonball River in Hettinger County, North Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2038. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries111th Avenue SW
CrossesCannonball River
Location4 S. 7 E. of New England
RouteCounty Highway 2109
Coordinates46.48515, -102.73094
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 111th Avenue SW over Cannonball River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 111th Avenue SW over Cannonball 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 2024.

How much traffic does 111th Avenue SW over Cannonball River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 111th Avenue SW over Cannonball River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 111th Avenue SW over Cannonball River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.