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.

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Downloadable Maps and Resources

• Regional Meeting Draft Study Presentation Recording(opens in a new tab)
  • Regional Meeting Draft Study Presentation Slides (PDF, 2029 KB)
• Local Government Division - Bridge Update Presentation Recording(opens in a new tab)
  • Bridge Update Presentation Slides (PDF, 437 KB)
• 20 Year Improvement Needs by Construction Type Map (PDF, 293 KB)
• Projected Total Costs Map (PDF, 646 KB)
• Equivalent Single Axle Loads Map (PDF, 371 KB)
• 2022 Pavement Age Map (PDF, 293 KB)
• County Pavement Condition Map (PDF, 556 KB)
• Shoulder Width Map (PDF, 377 KB)
• Structural Number Map (PDF, 374 KB)
• Gravel Survey Webinar Recording(opens in a new tab)
  • Gravel Survey Webinar Presentation (PDF, 791 KB)
• County Gravel Survey Form (PDF, 341 KB)
• Township Gravel Survey Form (PDF, 244 KB)
• Bridge Needs Agenda (PDF, 442 KB)