Nd Highway 11 over Wild Rice River
PoorSargent County, North Dakota · At Cayuga · Structure no. 0011141391
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 11 over Wild Rice River is a concrete tee beam carrying Nd Highway 11 over Wild Rice River in Sargent County, North Dakota. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 11 over Wild Rice River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nd Highway 11 over Wild Rice River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 11 over Wild Rice River carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 11 over Wild Rice River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 11 over Wild Rice River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.