US Bridges

53rd Avenue NE over New Rockford Canal

Fair

Wells County, North Dakota · 10.3 MI E-Ne of Fessenden · Structure no. DKA-G-NR1-11

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

53rd Avenue NE over New Rockford Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 53rd Avenue NE over New Rockford Canal in Wells County, North Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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Carries53rd Avenue NE
CrossesNew Rockford Canal
Location10.3 MI E-Ne of Fessenden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWells County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.73167, -99.44752
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
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 53rd Avenue NE over New Rockford Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 53rd Avenue NE over New Rockford Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 53rd Avenue NE over New Rockford Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is 53rd Avenue NE over New Rockford Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns 53rd Avenue NE over New Rockford Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.