US Bridges

Nd Highway 21 over Cannonball River

Good

Slope County, North Dakota · 3 East JCT US 85 · Structure no. 0021003078

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 21 over Cannonball River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 21 over Cannonball River in Slope County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesNd Highway 21
CrossesCannonball River
Location3 East JCT US 85
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates46.52612, -103.1323
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic430 by 2039
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 21 over Cannonball River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 21 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 21 over Cannonball River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 21 over Cannonball River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 21 over Cannonball River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.