FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WACHTER AVENUE

Carrying WACHTER AVENUE over STORM DRAIN

WACHTER AVE & AIRPORT EXP, Burleigh, North Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WACHTER AVENUE

The WACHTER AVENUE bridge in Burleigh, North Dakota carries WACHTER AVENUE over STORM DRAIN. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,450 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

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

How WACHTER AVENUE compares

▼ 7.9
Load rating vs North Dakota average (32.4 t)
Bottom 35%
Lower load rating than 65% of North Dakota bridges
113
Bridges in Burleigh · 2 in Poor condition
WACHTER AVENUE 24.5 t
North Dakota average 32.4 t

Live comparison across North Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,450 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000BISM06

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WACHTER AVENUE 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 WACHTER AVENUE against other structures in Burleigh 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 WACHTER AVENUE?

WACHTER AVENUE in Burleigh, North Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WACHTER AVENUE inspected?

WACHTER AVENUE'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 4,450 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WACHTER AVENUE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WACHTER AVENUE?

WACHTER AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WACHTER AVENUE?

WACHTER AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is WACHTER AVENUE and does age affect safety?

WACHTER AVENUE was built in 1969, making it 57 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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