Nd Highway 18 over Wild Rice River
GoodRichland County, North Dakota · 3 South of Wyndmere · Structure no. 0018022014
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 680
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 18 over Wild Rice River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 18 over Wild Rice River in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 919 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 18 over Wild Rice River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nd Highway 18 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 18 over Wild Rice River carry?
About 680 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 18 over Wild Rice River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 18 over Wild Rice River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.