US Bridges

3 RD Ave N.W. over Souris River

Fair

Ward County, North Dakota · 3rd AVE-10th ST Nw-Minot · Structure no. 0000MNOT01

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3 RD Ave N.W. over Souris River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3 RD Ave N.W. over Souris River in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2039. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries3 RD Ave N.W.
CrossesSouris River
Location3rd AVE-10th ST Nw-Minot
RouteCity Street 8945
CountyWard County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.23882, -101.30927
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$380,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3 RD Ave N.W. over Souris River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3 RD Ave N.W. over Souris 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 3 RD Ave N.W. over Souris River carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 3 RD Ave N.W. over Souris River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 3 RD Ave N.W. over Souris River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.