U.S. HWY 83 Bypass over Mouse River
GoodWard County, North Dakota · Minot West Bypass · Structure no. 0083920461 L
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 350 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. HWY 83 Bypass over Mouse River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying U.S. HWY 83 Bypass over Mouse River in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2039. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. HWY 83 Bypass over Mouse River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. HWY 83 Bypass over 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. HWY 83 Bypass over Mouse River carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is U.S. HWY 83 Bypass over Mouse River?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. HWY 83 Bypass over Mouse River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.