US Bridges

Nd Highway 46 over Cp Railway

Good

Ransom County, North Dakota · City of Enderlin · Structure no. 0046083310

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,970
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 46 over Cp Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 46 over Cp Railway in Ransom County, North Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,970 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2039. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesNd Highway 46
CrossesCp Railway
LocationCity of Enderlin
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates46.62979, -97.60804
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,970 (2019)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 46 over Cp Railway built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 46 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 46 over Cp Railway carry?

About 1,970 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 46 over Cp Railway?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 46 over Cp Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.