US Bridges

Rice ST over Cannonball River

FairPosted for load

Morton County, North Dakota · At Solen · Structure no. 000000030162410

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rice ST over Cannonball River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rice ST over Cannonball River in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 76 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRice ST
CrossesCannonball River
LocationAt Solen
RouteCounty Highway 3063
CountyMorton County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.3906, -100.79988
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.6 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$524,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rice ST over Cannonball River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is Rice ST over Cannonball 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rice ST over Cannonball River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rice ST over Cannonball River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rice ST over Cannonball River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.