US Bridges

3rd Street NW over James River

Fair

Stutsman County, North Dakota · 3rd St. Nw-Jamestown · Structure no. 0000JMTN05

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,122
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Street NW over James River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 3rd Street NW over James River in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,122 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries3rd Street NW
CrossesJames River
Location3rd St. Nw-Jamestown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.91052, -98.71348
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,122 (2019)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Street NW over James River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Street 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 3rd Street NW over James River carry?

About 1,122 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Street NW over James River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Street NW over James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.