US Bridges

Nd Highway 53 over Wintering River

Fair

McHenry County, North Dakota · 2 S. of JCT of US 52 · Structure no. 0053064527

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 53 over Wintering River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nd Highway 53 over Wintering River in McHenry County, North Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 53
CrossesWintering River
Location2 S. of JCT of US 52
RouteState Highway 53
CountyMcHenry County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.92372, -100.52089
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2022)
Projected traffic170 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 53 over Wintering River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 53 over Wintering 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 53 over Wintering River carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 53 over Wintering River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 53 over Wintering River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.