US Bridges

US Highway 12 over Bnrr Separation

Good

Slope County, North Dakota · 1 West of Marmarth · Structure no. 0012005597

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
561
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 12 over Bnrr Separation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 12 over Bnrr Separation in Slope County, North Dakota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 561 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 717 by 2039. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS Highway 12
CrossesBnrr Separation
Location1 West of Marmarth
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates46.29288, -103.93415
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2022)
Projected traffic717 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 12 over Bnrr Separation built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 12 over Bnrr Separation 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 12 over Bnrr Separation carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 12 over Bnrr Separation?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 12 over Bnrr Separation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.