US Bridges

County Road 37 over Knife River

Fair

Mercer County, North Dakota · 3 North of Stanton · Structure no. 000000029139150

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 37 over Knife River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road 37 over Knife River in Mercer 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 37
CrossesKnife River
Location3 North of Stanton
RouteCounty Highway 2937
Coordinates47.35803, -101.39714
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 37 over Knife River built?

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

What condition is County Road 37 over Knife River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 37 over Knife River carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 37 over Knife River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 37 over Knife River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.