US Bridges

State Hospital Rd. over James River

Good

Stutsman County, North Dakota · 12th Ave. Se-Jamestown · Structure no. 0000JMTN02

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,825
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Hospital Rd. over James River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Hospital Rd. over James River in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 1,825 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Hospital Rd.
CrossesJames River
Location12th Ave. Se-Jamestown
RouteCity Street 8760
Coordinates46.89167, -98.69
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,825 (2019)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$116,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Hospital Rd. over James River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Hospital Rd. over James 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does State Hospital Rd. over James River carry?

About 1,825 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Hospital Rd. over James River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Hospital Rd. over James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.