US Bridges

County Road over Souris River

Good

McHenry County, North Dakota · 4 East 1 North of Upham · Structure no. 000000025120020

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Souris River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Souris River in McHenry County, North Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2038. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSouris River
Location4 East 1 North of Upham
RouteCounty Highway 2506
CountyMcHenry County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.60261, -100.64679
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic95 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Souris River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Souris River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Road over Souris River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Souris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.