US Bridges

US Highway 83 over 2nd Larson Coulee

Fair

Ward County, North Dakota · 3 South of U.S. HWY 2 · Structure no. 0083195336

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,670
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 83 over 2nd Larson Coulee is a steel culvert carrying US Highway 83 over 2nd Larson Coulee in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 5,670 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,670 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 83
Crosses2nd Larson Coulee
Location3 South of U.S. HWY 2
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates48.16066, -101.29551
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,670 (2019)
Projected traffic5,670 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 83 over 2nd Larson Coulee built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 83 over 2nd Larson Coulee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 83 over 2nd Larson Coulee carry?

About 5,670 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 83 over 2nd Larson Coulee?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US Highway 83 over 2nd Larson Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.