16th ST S.W. over Souris River
FairWard County, North Dakota · 16th ST Sw-Minot · Structure no. 0000MNOT03
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th ST S.W. over Souris River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 16th ST S.W. over Souris River in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2039. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 16th ST S.W. over Souris River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is 16th ST S.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 16th ST S.W. over Souris River carry?
About 12,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 16th ST S.W. over Souris River?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns 16th ST S.W. over Souris River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.