US Bridges

Nd Highway 8 over Cannonball River

Good

Hettinger County, North Dakota · South End of Mott · Structure no. 0008045173

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 8 over Cannonball River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 8 over Cannonball River in Hettinger County, North Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 665 by 2039. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

CarriesNd Highway 8
CrossesCannonball River
LocationSouth End of Mott
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates46.36525, -102.31811
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2019)
Projected traffic665 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 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 8 over Cannonball River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 8 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 8 over Cannonball River carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 8 over Cannonball River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 8 over Cannonball River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.