US Highway 281 over James River
Fair Condition93 years old10,370 vehicles/day
Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Stutsman |
| Location | 1 North Of I-94 |
| Carries | US Highway 281 |
| Crosses | James River |
| Coordinates | 46.89881, -98.70851 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 5 (Fair) |
| Superstructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Substructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Channel/Waterway | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Scour Critical | 2 — Bridge closed (monitoring) |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Concrete |
| Design | Tee Beam |
| Total Length | 128.9 ft (39.3 m) |
| Max Span | 41.0 ft (12.5 m) |
| Deck Width | 56.1 ft (17.1 m) |
| Deck Area | 672.0 sq m |
| Main Spans | 3 |
| Year Built | 1933 (reconstructed 1984) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 10,370 (2020) |
| Truck Traffic | 5% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | October 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 0281068596 R |