US Bridges

Nd Highway 200 over Yellowstone River

Fair

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 3.5 East of Montana Line · Structure no. 0200003465

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,541 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,278
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 200 over Yellowstone River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 200 over Yellowstone River in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,278 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2039. The structure is 1,541 ft (469.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 200
CrossesYellowstone River
Location3.5 East of Montana Line
RouteState Highway 200
CountyMcKenzie County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.86146, -103.96687
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,541 ft (469.7 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,278 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 200 over Yellowstone River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 200 over Yellowstone 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 200 over Yellowstone River carry?

About 1,278 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 200 over Yellowstone River?

The structure is 1,541 ft (469.7 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 200 over Yellowstone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.