FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

81ST STREET NORTH

Carrying 81ST STREET NORTH over OUTLET CHANNEL OF MARSH

SE 1/4 SEC 15 T159N R77W, McHenry, North Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 81ST STREET NORTH

The 81ST STREET NORTH bridge in McHenry, North Dakota carries 81ST STREET NORTH over OUTLET CHANNEL OF MARSH. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 81ST STREET NORTH compares

▲ 0.3
Load rating vs North Dakota average (32.4 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of North Dakota bridges
112
Bridges in McHenry · 31 in Poor condition
81ST STREET NORTH 32.7 t
North Dakota average 32.4 t

Live comparison across North Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
17.2 m (56 ft)
Owner
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
Avg Daily Traffic
40 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000062620-58577

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 81ST STREET NORTH is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare 81ST STREET NORTH against other structures in McHenry and across North Dakota. North Dakota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for 81ST STREET NORTH?

81ST STREET NORTH in McHenry, North Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 81ST STREET NORTH inspected?

81ST STREET NORTH's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 40 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 81ST STREET NORTH is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 81ST STREET NORTH?

81ST STREET NORTH has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 81ST STREET NORTH?

81ST STREET NORTH is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.

How old is 81ST STREET NORTH and does age affect safety?

81ST STREET NORTH was built in 2010, making it 16 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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