US Bridges

Nd Highway 58 over Missouri River

Good

Williams County, North Dakota · 1 West 1 South Buford · Structure no. 0058008514

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,259 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,413
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 58 over Missouri River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 58 over Missouri River in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,413 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2042. The structure is 1,259 ft (383.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesNd Highway 58
CrossesMissouri River
Location1 West 1 South Buford
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates47.98386, -104.01577
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,259 ft (383.7 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,413 (2022)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 58 over Missouri River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 58 over Missouri River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 58 over Missouri River carry?

About 2,413 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 58 over Missouri River?

The structure is 1,259 ft (383.7 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 58 over Missouri River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.