US Bridges

2nd Ave W over Mouse River

FairPosted for load

McHenry County, North Dakota · In Velva · Structure no. 000000025106400

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Ave W over Mouse River is a steel truss - thru carrying 2nd Ave W over Mouse River in McHenry County, North Dakota. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 104 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Ave W
CrossesMouse River
LocationIn Velva
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcHenry County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.05969, -100.93619
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic135 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Ave W over Mouse River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is 2nd Ave W over Mouse 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 2nd Ave W over Mouse River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 2nd Ave W over Mouse River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Ave W over Mouse River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.