Nd Highway 18 over Elm River
FairTraill County, North Dakota · South of Blanchard · Structure no. 0018106082
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 18 over Elm River is a concrete slab carrying Nd Highway 18 over Elm River in Traill County, North Dakota. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 66 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.
It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 18 over Elm River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Nd Highway 18 over Elm 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 18 over Elm River carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 18 over Elm River?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 18 over Elm River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.