Nd Highway 13 over Bois De Sioux River
FairRichland County, North Dakota · City of Wahpeton · Structure no. 0013391615
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 13 over Bois De Sioux River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 13 over Bois De Sioux River in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 96 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2039. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 13 over Bois De Sioux River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Nd Highway 13 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 13 over Bois De Sioux River carry?
About 15,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 13 over Bois De Sioux River?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 13 over Bois De Sioux River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.