Assessment of ND County and Local Road Needs, 2021-2023

This effort responded to the North Dakota Legislature's request for a study of the transportation infrastructure of all county, township, and tribal roads and bridges in the state. UGPTI developed and analyzed traffic, bridge, pavement and unpaved road data in order to forecast investment needs for the next 20 years. Infrastructure needs were estimated using the most current crop and oil production forecasts, traffic estimates, and roadway condition data. Agricultural and oil related traffic was modeled in detail at sub-county level. Oil related traffic was predicted for individual spacing units, whereas agricultural production is estimated at the township level.

For questions on the report, contact ndsu.roadneeds@ndsu.edu

Downloadable Maps and Resources (DRAFT)

• Regional Meeting Draft Study Presentation (video)
  • Regional Meeting Draft Study Presentation (PDF, 2029K)
• Local Government Division - Bridge Update Presentation (video)
  • Bridge Update Presentation (PDF, 437K)
• 20 Year Improvement Needs by Construction Type Map (PDF, 293K)
• Projected Total Costs Map (PDF, 622K)
• Equivalent Single Axle Loads Map (PDF, 371K)
• 2022 Pavement Age Map (PDF, 293K)
• County Pavement Condition Map (PDF, 556K)
• Shoulder Width Map (PDF, 377K)
• Structural Number Map (PDF, 374K)
• Gravel Survey Webinar (video)
  • Gravel Survey Webinar Presentation (PDF, 791K)
• County Gravel Survey Form (PDF, 341K)
• Township Gravel Survey Form (PDF, 244K)
• Bridge Needs Agenda (PDF, 442K)