Nd Highway 13 over Wild Rice River
FairRichland County, North Dakota · 4 West of Wahpeton · Structure no. 0013386306 R
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,855
- 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 1974 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 51 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 2,855 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,453 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 13 over Wild Rice River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Nd Highway 13 over Wild Rice 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 Nd Highway 13 over Wild Rice River carry?
About 2,855 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 13 over Wild Rice River?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 13 over Wild Rice River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.