US Bridges

U.S. HWY 83 Bypass over Mouse River

Good

Ward County, North Dakota · Minot West Bypass · Structure no. 0083920461 R

Built
2018
7 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 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 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 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesU.S. HWY 83 Bypass
CrossesMouse River
LocationMinot West Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates48.22859, -101.34106
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2019)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 U.S. HWY 83 Bypass over Mouse River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 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 54 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. HWY 83 Bypass over Mouse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.