US Bridges

U.S. HWY 83 Bypass over Cp Railway

Good

Ward County, North Dakota · 1 North of JCT 2 & 52 · Structure no. 0083920697 L

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. HWY 83 Bypass over Cp Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying U.S. HWY 83 Bypass over Cp Railway 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 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesU.S. HWY 83 Bypass
CrossesCp Railway
Location1 North of JCT 2 & 52
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates48.23194, -101.34049
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 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
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. HWY 83 Bypass over Cp Railway built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. HWY 83 Bypass over Cp Railway 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 Cp Railway carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is U.S. HWY 83 Bypass over Cp Railway?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. HWY 83 Bypass over Cp Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.