US Bridges

Nd Highway 40 over Bnrr Sep Overhead

Fair

Williams County, North Dakota · 4 North US 2 · Structure no. 0040003602

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 40 over Bnrr Sep Overhead is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 40 over Bnrr Sep Overhead in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2039. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesNd Highway 40
CrossesBnrr Sep Overhead
Location4 North US 2
RouteState Highway 40
Coordinates48.39266, -102.92853
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2019)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nd Highway 40 over Bnrr Sep Overhead built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 40 over Bnrr Sep Overhead 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 40 over Bnrr Sep Overhead carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 40 over Bnrr Sep Overhead?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 40 over Bnrr Sep Overhead?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.