US Bridges

County Highway over Souris River

Fair

Renville County, North Dakota · 11 West 6 South Sherwood · Structure no. 000000038107080

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Souris River is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway over Souris River in Renville County, North Dakota. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSouris River
Location11 West 6 South Sherwood
RouteCounty Highway 3810
CountyRenville County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.87925, -101.86822
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$132,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Souris River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is County Highway over Souris 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Souris River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over Souris River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Souris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.