US Bridges

US Highway 83 over Bnrr-Cp-Mouse River

Good

Ward County, North Dakota · North of U.S. 2 North · Structure no. 0083200649

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
822 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
27,766
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 83 over Bnrr-Cp-Mouse River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US Highway 83 over Bnrr-Cp-Mouse River in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 27,766 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,371 by 2039. The structure is 822 ft (250.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS Highway 83
CrossesBnrr-Cp-Mouse River
LocationNorth of U.S. 2 North
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates48.23779, -101.29611
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length822 ft (250.5 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,766 (2019)
Projected traffic41,371 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 83 over Bnrr-Cp-Mouse River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 83 over Bnrr-Cp-Mouse River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 83 over Bnrr-Cp-Mouse River carry?

About 27,766 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 83 over Bnrr-Cp-Mouse River?

The structure is 822 ft (250.5 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 83 over Bnrr-Cp-Mouse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.