US Bridges

173rd Ave SE over Wild Rice River

Good

Richland County, North Dakota · 3 East 2 North of Colfax · Structure no. 000000039123091

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

173rd Ave SE over Wild Rice River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 173rd Ave SE over Wild Rice River in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2038. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries173rd Ave SE
CrossesWild Rice River
Location3 East 2 North of Colfax
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.50329, -96.79975
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2021)
Projected traffic55 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 173rd Ave SE over Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 173rd Ave SE over Wild Rice River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 173rd Ave SE over Wild Rice River carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is 173rd Ave SE over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 173rd Ave SE over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.