FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ND HIGHWAY 19

Carrying ND HIGHWAY 19 over SIX MILE BAY

7 WEST OF US 2, Ramsey, North Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
58 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ND HIGHWAY 19

The ND HIGHWAY 19 bridge in Ramsey, North Dakota carries ND HIGHWAY 19 over SIX MILE BAY. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 71.6 meters (235 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,320 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 57.7 metric tons.

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

How ND HIGHWAY 19 compares

▲ 25.3
Load rating vs North Dakota average (32.4 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of North Dakota bridges
48
Bridges in Ramsey · 4 in Poor condition
ND HIGHWAY 19 57.7 t
North Dakota average 32.4 t

Live comparison across North Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.0
Special reductions
−0.1

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
57.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
71.6 m (235 ft)
Deck Width
13.0 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,320 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0019148200

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ND HIGHWAY 19 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 19 against other structures in Ramsey 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 19?

ND HIGHWAY 19 in Ramsey, North Dakota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ND HIGHWAY 19 inspected?

ND HIGHWAY 19'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 1,320 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ND HIGHWAY 19 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 ND HIGHWAY 19?

ND HIGHWAY 19 has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ND HIGHWAY 19?

ND HIGHWAY 19 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ND HIGHWAY 19 and does age affect safety?

ND HIGHWAY 19 was built in 2001, making it 25 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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