US Bridges

US Highway 83 over Cp Railway

Fair

McLean County, North Dakota · 2 North of 1804 · Structure no. 0083123090 L

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,935
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 83 over Cp Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 83 over Cp Railway in McLean County, North Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 83
CrossesCp Railway
Location2 North of 1804
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyMcLean County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.25, -100.96372
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
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 Cp Railway built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 83 over Cp Railway 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 Cp Railway carry?

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

How long is US Highway 83 over Cp Railway?

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 Cp Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.