US Bridges

Railroad DR & BNSF over BNSF Railroad Underpass

Fair

Stutsman County, North Dakota · 4th Ave. Ne-Jamestown · Structure no. 0000JMTN06 B

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
119 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Railroad DR & BNSF over BNSF Railroad Underpass is a concrete slab carrying Railroad DR & BNSF over BNSF Railroad Underpass in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 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 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad DR & BNSF
CrossesBNSF Railroad Underpass
Location4th Ave. Ne-Jamestown
RouteCity Street 8740
CountyStutsman County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.90923, -98.70394
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad DR & BNSF over BNSF Railroad Underpass built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad DR & BNSF over BNSF Railroad Underpass 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Railroad DR & BNSF over BNSF Railroad Underpass carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Railroad DR & BNSF over BNSF Railroad Underpass?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad DR & BNSF over BNSF Railroad Underpass?

It is owned by the Railroad.