Ward County 6 over Souris River
GoodWard County, North Dakota · Lake Darling Dam (dam 83) · Structure no. 000062680-00608
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 257 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
About this bridge
Ward County 6 over Souris River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ward County 6 over Souris River in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ward County 6 over Souris River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ward County 6 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 July 2022.
How much traffic does Ward County 6 over Souris River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ward County 6 over Souris River?
The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ward County 6 over Souris River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.