US Bridges

Nd Highway 41 over Mcclusky Canal R2-2

Fair

McLean County, North Dakota · 9 South of Nd 200 · Structure no. 0041015892

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 41 over Mcclusky Canal R2-2 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 41 over Mcclusky Canal R2-2 in McLean County, North Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2039. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 41
CrossesMcclusky Canal R2-2
Location9 South of Nd 200
RouteState Highway 41
CountyMcLean County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.35602, -100.7158
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2019)
Projected traffic440 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Mcclusky Canal R2-2 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 41 over Mcclusky Canal R2-2 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 41 over Mcclusky Canal R2-2 carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 41 over Mcclusky Canal R2-2?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 41 over Mcclusky Canal R2-2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.