US Bridges

US Highway 83 over Cp Railway

Good

McLean County, North Dakota · Max · Structure no. 0083171707 L

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,175
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 83 over Cp Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 83 over Cp Railway 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 2,175 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2039. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesUS Highway 83
CrossesCp Railway
LocationMax
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates47.82102, -101.29117
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,175 (2022)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 83 over Cp Railway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 83 over Cp Railway carry?

About 2,175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 83 over Cp Railway?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 83 over Cp Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.