US Highway 281 SB over James River

Fair Condition66 years old10,370 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyStutsman
Location1 North Of I-94
CarriesUS Highway 281 SB
CrossesJames River
Coordinates46.89899, -98.70856

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignTee Beam
Total Length145.0 ft (44.2 m)
Max Span49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Width38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Deck Area521.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1960 (reconstructed 1999)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10,370 (2020)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0281068593 L

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