US Bridges

US Highway 83 over Coal Haul Road Underpass

Good

McLean County, North Dakota · 3 South of Nd 200 East · Structure no. 0083137410 R

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,875
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 83 over Coal Haul Road Underpass is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Highway 83 over Coal Haul Road Underpass in McLean County, North Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 1,875 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,875 by 2039. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS Highway 83
CrossesCoal Haul Road Underpass
Location3 South of Nd 200 East
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates47.41622, -101.11096
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,875 (2019)
Projected traffic1,875 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Coal Haul Road Underpass built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 83 over Coal Haul Road Underpass 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 83 over Coal Haul Road Underpass carry?

About 1,875 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 83 over Coal Haul Road Underpass?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 83 over Coal Haul Road Underpass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.