2nd Avenue S.W. over Souris River
FairPosted for loadWard County, North Dakota · 2nd AVE-10th ST Sw-Minot · Structure no. 0000MNOT05
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
2nd Avenue S.W. over Souris River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 2nd Avenue S.W. over Souris River in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2039. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 2nd Avenue S.W. over Souris River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is 2nd Avenue 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 2nd Avenue S.W. over Souris River carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 2nd Avenue S.W. over Souris River?
The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns 2nd Avenue S.W. over Souris River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.