US Bridges

Nd Highway 13 over Wild Rice River

Good

Richland County, North Dakota · 4 West of Wahpeton · Structure no. 0013386302 L

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 13 over Wild Rice River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 13 over Wild Rice River in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,980 by 2039. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNd Highway 13
CrossesWild Rice River
Location4 West of Wahpeton
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates46.26126, -96.70627
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2019)
Projected traffic3,980 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 13 over Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 13 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 13 over Wild Rice River carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 13 over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 13 over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.