County Highway 23 over Souris River
GoodWard County, North Dakota · City of Sawyer · Structure no. 000000051155491
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 277 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway 23 over Souris River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway 23 over Souris River in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2040. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway 23 over Souris River built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway 23 over Souris 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway 23 over Souris River carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Highway 23 over Souris River?
The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway 23 over Souris River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.