ND HIGHWAY 11
Carrying ND HIGHWAY 11 over JAMES RIVER
1 WEST OF LUDDEN, Dickey, North Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ND HIGHWAY 11
The ND HIGHWAY 11 bridge in Dickey, North Dakota carries ND HIGHWAY 11 over JAMES RIVER. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2016, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 48.8 meters (160 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 490 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 34.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ND HIGHWAY 11 compares
Live comparison across North Dakota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1932
- Last Reconstructed
- 2016
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 48.8 m (160 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.7 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 490 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0011096356
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ND HIGHWAY 11 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 ND HIGHWAY 11 against other structures in Dickey 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 ND HIGHWAY 11?
ND HIGHWAY 11 in Dickey, North Dakota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ND HIGHWAY 11 inspected?
ND HIGHWAY 11'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 490 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ND HIGHWAY 11 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 ND HIGHWAY 11?
ND HIGHWAY 11 has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ND HIGHWAY 11?
ND HIGHWAY 11 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ND HIGHWAY 11 and does age affect safety?
ND HIGHWAY 11 was built in 1932, making it 94 years old and last reconstructed in 2016.
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.
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