US Bridges

Nd Highway 11 over Bois De Sioux River

Fair

Richland County, North Dakota · East of Fairmount · Structure no. 0011182459

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 11 over Bois De Sioux River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nd Highway 11 over Bois De Sioux River in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 64 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 6 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesNd Highway 11
CrossesBois De Sioux River
LocationEast of Fairmount
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates46.05111, -96.56639
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2019)
Projected traffic495 by 2039
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 11 over Bois De Sioux River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Nd Highway 11 over Bois De Sioux 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 11 over Bois De Sioux River carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 11 over Bois De Sioux River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 11 over Bois De Sioux River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.