US Bridges

County Road over Souris R. Abandoned Chan

Good

Ward County, North Dakota · 1 East 1 North Logan · Structure no. 000000051150442

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Souris R. Abandoned Chan is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road over Souris R. Abandoned Chan in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSouris R. Abandoned Chan
Location1 East 1 North Logan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWard County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.15441, -101.14524
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Road over Souris R. Abandoned Chan built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Souris R. Abandoned Chan 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Souris R. Abandoned Chan carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Souris R. Abandoned Chan?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Souris R. Abandoned Chan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.