US Bridges

County Highway over Mouse River

Good

Ward County, North Dakota · 1 East Burlington · Structure no. 000000051138360

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Mouse River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over Mouse River in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2039. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesMouse River
Location1 East Burlington
RouteCounty Highway 5137
Coordinates48.27634, -101.4157
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2019)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 County Highway over Mouse River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Mouse 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Mouse River carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Mouse River?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Mouse River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.