US Bridges

Nd Highway 6 over Burlington Northern RR

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 10th Ave & Main ST Mandan · Structure no. 0006067352

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
395 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 6 over Burlington Northern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 6 over Burlington Northern RR in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2039. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNd Highway 6
CrossesBurlington Northern RR
Location10th Ave & Main ST Mandan
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates46.8235, -100.90487
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2019)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Nd Highway 6 over Burlington Northern RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 6 over Burlington Northern RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 6 over Burlington Northern RR carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 6 over Burlington Northern RR?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 6 over Burlington Northern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.