US Bridges

U.S. HWY 83 Bypass over Cp Railway

Fair

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

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 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 1977, so it is 48 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 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. HWY 83 Bypass
CrossesCp Railway
Location1 North of JCT 2 & 52
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyWard County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.23196, -101.34013
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2019)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. HWY 83 Bypass over Cp Railway 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 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 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.