US Bridges

35th Ave SW over 23 1/2 Street SW

Good

Oliver County, North Dakota · 3 East 3 South Center · Structure no. 000000033125160

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

35th Ave SW over 23 1/2 Street SW is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 35th Ave SW over 23 1/2 Street SW in Oliver County, North Dakota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2038. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries35th Ave SW
Crosses23 1/2 Street SW
Location3 East 3 South Center
RouteCounty Highway 3325
Coordinates47.07387, -101.23631
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2018)
Projected traffic450 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 35th Ave SW over 23 1/2 Street SW built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35th Ave SW over 23 1/2 Street SW 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 35th Ave SW over 23 1/2 Street SW carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 35th Ave SW over 23 1/2 Street SW?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 35th Ave SW over 23 1/2 Street SW?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.