Nd Highway 46 over James River
PoorLaMoure County, North Dakota · 6 East of US 281 · Structure no. 0046036983
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 46 over James River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 46 over James River in LaMoure County, North Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 46 over James River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nd Highway 46 over James River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 46 over James River carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 46 over James River?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 46 over James River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.