US Bridges

1st Street SW over James River

Good

Stutsman County, North Dakota · 1st Street SW Jamestown · Structure no. 0000JMTN04

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,045
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Street SW over James River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 1st Street SW over James River in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,045 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2039. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries1st Street SW
CrossesJames River
Location1st Street SW Jamestown
RouteCity Street 8757
Coordinates46.90858, -98.71427
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,045 (2019)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2039
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 1st Street SW over James River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st Street SW 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 1st Street SW over James River carry?

About 1,045 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 1st Street SW over James River?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Street SW over James River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.