US Bridges

US Highway 83 over Dak Mo Valley/Western RR

Fair

McLean County, North Dakota · 2 North of Nd 1804 · Structure no. 0083122971 R

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,935
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 83 over Dak Mo Valley/Western RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Highway 83 over Dak Mo Valley/Western RR in McLean County, North Dakota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,935 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,935 by 2039. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS Highway 83
CrossesDak Mo Valley/Western RR
Location2 North of Nd 1804
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates47.24975, -100.96311
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,935 (2019)
Projected traffic1,935 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US Highway 83 over Dak Mo Valley/Western RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 83 over Dak Mo Valley/Western RR 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 US Highway 83 over Dak Mo Valley/Western RR carry?

About 1,935 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 83 over Dak Mo Valley/Western RR?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 83 over Dak Mo Valley/Western RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.