3rd St. N.E. over 4th Ave Bnrr Souris R.
PoorWard County, North Dakota · 3rd ST Ne-Minot · Structure no. 0000MNOT10
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 912 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd St. N.E. over 4th Ave Bnrr Souris R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3rd St. N.E. over 4th Ave Bnrr Souris R. in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 89 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2039. The structure is 912 ft (278 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3rd St. N.E. over 4th Ave Bnrr Souris R. built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is 3rd St. N.E. over 4th Ave Bnrr Souris R. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does 3rd St. N.E. over 4th Ave Bnrr Souris R. carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 3rd St. N.E. over 4th Ave Bnrr Souris R.?
The structure is 912 ft (278 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd St. N.E. over 4th Ave Bnrr Souris R.?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.