US Bridges

County Road over Mine Haul Road

GoodPosted for load

McLean County, North Dakota · 3 South 1 West Underwood · Structure no. 000000028154300

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Mine Haul Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Mine Haul Road in McLean County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesMine Haul Road
Location3 South 1 West Underwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.415, -101.16254
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$219,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Mine Haul Road built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Mine Haul Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Mine Haul Road carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Mine Haul Road?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Mine Haul Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.