US Bridges

55 TH Street East over BNSF Railroad

Good

Ward County, North Dakota · Minot 55 TH ST E & 4T · Structure no. 0000MNOT26

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,155 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

55 TH Street East over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 55 TH Street East over BNSF Railroad in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2039. The structure is 1,155 ft (352 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries55 TH Street East
CrossesBNSF Railroad
LocationMinot 55 TH ST E & 4T
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates48.23677, -101.20977
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,155 ft (352 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2019)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 55 TH Street East over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 55 TH Street East over BNSF Railroad 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 55 TH Street East over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 55 TH Street East over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 1,155 ft (352 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 55 TH Street East over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.