US Bridges

U.S. 83 Bypass W over Country Club Road

Good

Ward County, North Dakota · Minot West Bypass · Structure no. 0083921270

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 83 Bypass W over Country Club Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying U.S. 83 Bypass W over Country Club Road 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 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 6,600 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesU.S. 83 Bypass W
CrossesCountry Club Road
LocationMinot West Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates48.2401, -101.33779
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.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2019)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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. 83 Bypass W over Country Club Road built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 83 Bypass W over Country Club Road 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. 83 Bypass W over Country Club Road carry?

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

How long is U.S. 83 Bypass W over Country Club Road?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 83 Bypass W over Country Club Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.