US Bridges

4th Avenue NW over James River

FairPosted for load

Stutsman County, North Dakota · 4th Ave. Nw-Jamestown · Structure no. 0000JMTN01

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,155
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Avenue NW over James River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 4th Avenue NW over James River in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,155 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries4th Avenue NW
CrossesJames River
Location4th Ave. Nw-Jamestown
RouteCity Street 8720
CountyStutsman County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.91769, -98.71286
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,155 (2022)
Projected traffic4,250 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th Avenue NW over James River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Avenue NW over James River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 4th Avenue NW over James River carry?

About 3,155 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 4th Avenue NW over James River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Avenue NW over James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.