US Bridges

Nd Highway 41 over Mouse River

Fair

McHenry County, North Dakota · In Velva · Structure no. 0041074063

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,040
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 41 over Mouse River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 41 over Mouse River in McHenry County, North Dakota. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2039. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesNd Highway 41
CrossesMouse River
LocationIn Velva
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates48.06404, -100.9288
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2019)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nd Highway 41 over Mouse River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Nd Highway 41 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 41 over Mouse River carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 41 over Mouse River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 41 over Mouse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.