Nd Highway 13 over James River
FairLaMoure County, North Dakota · West Side of Lamoure · Structure no. 0013297134
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 13 over James River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 13 over James River in LaMoure County, North Dakota. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 75 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 5 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 13 over James River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Nd Highway 13 over James 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 13 over James River carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 13 over James River?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 13 over James River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.