US Bridges

Refuge Access Road over Souris River

Good

McHenry County, North Dakota · NW 1/4 Sect 32 T159N R76W · Structure no. 000062620-00129

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Refuge Access Road over Souris River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Refuge Access Road over Souris River in McHenry County, North Dakota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRefuge Access Road
CrossesSouris River
LocationNW 1/4 Sect 32 T159N R76W
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyMcHenry County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.55583, -100.5155
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Refuge Access Road over Souris River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Refuge Access 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Refuge Access Road over Souris River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Refuge Access Road over Souris River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Refuge Access Road over Souris River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.