US Bridges

County Highway over Souris River

Good

McHenry County, North Dakota · 1 West of Verendrye · Structure no. 000000025115351

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Souris River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over Souris River in McHenry County, North Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 211 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSouris River
Location1 West of Verendrye
RouteCounty Highway 2536
Coordinates48.12495, -100.74936
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2022)
Projected traffic285 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$128,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Souris River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Souris 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Souris River carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Souris River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Souris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.