US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 6 over Cannonball River

Good

Sioux County, North Dakota · 1404KM West of CR 6 · Structure no. 00000000000A135

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
197
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 6 over Cannonball River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying IRR BIA RTE 6 over Cannonball River in Sioux County, North Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 317 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 6
CrossesCannonball River
Location1404KM West of CR 6
RouteFederal Lands Road 6
Coordinates46.21889, -101.1145
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2023)
Projected traffic317 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA RTE 6 over Cannonball River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 6 over Cannonball 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 IRR BIA RTE 6 over Cannonball River carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 6 over Cannonball River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 6 over Cannonball River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.