US Bridges

Nd Highway 13 over Cp Railway

Good

Richland County, North Dakota · City of Wyndmere · Structure no. 0013366265

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 13 over Cp Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 13 over Cp Railway in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2039. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 13
CrossesCp Railway
LocationCity of Wyndmere
RouteState Highway 13
CountyRichland County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.26041, -97.11988
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2019)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 13 over Cp Railway built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 13 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 13 over Cp Railway carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 13 over Cp Railway?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 13 over Cp Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.