US Bridges

16th St. Sw-Minot over U.S. HWY 2 & 52

Fair

Ward County, North Dakota · 1 West of U.S. HWY 83 · Structure no. 0002145343

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th St. Sw-Minot over U.S. HWY 2 & 52 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 16th St. Sw-Minot over U.S. HWY 2 & 52 in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2039. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
Carries16th St. Sw-Minot
CrossesU.S. HWY 2 & 52
Location1 West of U.S. HWY 83
RouteCity Street 8926
CountyWard County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.21059, -101.31754
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2019)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState 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 16th St. Sw-Minot over U.S. HWY 2 & 52 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th St. Sw-Minot over U.S. HWY 2 & 52 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 16th St. Sw-Minot over U.S. HWY 2 & 52 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 16th St. Sw-Minot over U.S. HWY 2 & 52?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns 16th St. Sw-Minot over U.S. HWY 2 & 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.