U.S. HWY 83 BYPASS
Carrying U.S. HWY 83 BYPASS over MOUSE RIVER
MINOT WEST BYPASS, Ward, North Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: U.S. HWY 83 BYPASS
The U.S. HWY 83 BYPASS bridge in Ward, North Dakota carries U.S. HWY 83 BYPASS over MOUSE RIVER. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 106.7 meters (350 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,600 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 9/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How U.S. HWY 83 BYPASS 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
- 2018
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 106.7 m (350 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.4 m (54 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0083920461 R
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) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether U.S. HWY 83 BYPASS 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 U.S. HWY 83 BYPASS against other structures in Ward 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 U.S. HWY 83 BYPASS?
U.S. HWY 83 BYPASS in Ward, North Dakota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is U.S. HWY 83 BYPASS inspected?
U.S. HWY 83 BYPASS'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 5,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. U.S. HWY 83 BYPASS 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 U.S. HWY 83 BYPASS?
U.S. HWY 83 BYPASS has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining U.S. HWY 83 BYPASS?
U.S. HWY 83 BYPASS is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is U.S. HWY 83 BYPASS and does age affect safety?
U.S. HWY 83 BYPASS was built in 2018, making it 8 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.
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