Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get my roads paved?

For questions on paving county roads, please contact the Highway Department. If you live in a rural subdivision, road paving is done through a special assessment procedure initiated by the residents of the subdivision. Road paving of other township roads is initiated by the local township officials. Click here to view more information on road paving procedures.

How long will it take to get my roads plowed?

Depending on the snow fall, it usually takes at least 3 days after a storm has subsided to cover all the roads. After major storms it can and has taken up to 5 to 7 days. Click here to read further information on what to expect when living in rural Burleigh County.

When will my roads be bladed?

Burleigh County roads are on a regular 4-5 week routine maintenance for blading. Township roads are done less often. Click here to read further information on what to expect when living in rural Burleigh County.

How do I get a Road Approach Permit or 2nd Approach Permit?

All road approach permits and 2nd approach permits are issued by the Highway Department for approaches that access the following:

• • • • Any County Road
      • Township Roads in Burnt Creek, Canfield, Crofte, Florence Lake, Fort Rice, Gibbs, Glenview, Hay Creek, Lincoln, Lyman, Menoken, Phoenix and Riverview Townships
      • Township Roads in the Bismarck ETA
      • Township Roads in the Lincoln ETA

All 2nd approach permits must be approved by the County Commission. Click here for further information on approach permits.

What are the Load Limits on roads in Burleigh County?

Maximum gross vehicle weight allowed on Burleigh County roads is 105,500 lbs with some roads restricted to 65,000 lbs. Seasonal load restrictions are generally placed on Burleigh County roads in early spring for 8 to 10 weeks. Click here to access further information on load limits.

How do I get a Utility or Right-of-way Permit?

These permits are issued by the Highway Department for all county roads and township roads in the following townships: Croft, Glenview, Gibbs, Hay Creek, Menoken, Burnt Creek, Ft. Rice, Lincoln, Lyman, Phoenix or Riverview. Click here to access further information on permits.

How do I get an Oversize/Overweight Permit?

Burleigh County utilizes LoadPass Permits for issuing and processing all overweight and oversized truck permits on county roads and township roads. LoadPass Permits' website can be accessed at https://www.loadpasspermits.com/. For questions regarding the permitting process please call LoadPass Permits at (701) 566-5576.

What do I do if my mailbox is knocked over by road equipment?

If Burleigh County road equipment comes in direct contact with your mailbox or post and the mailbox and post were properly located and installed, the Highway Department will make repairs as needed. However, if your mailbox is damaged by snow coming off a snowplow or had direct contact with road equipment but the mailbox and post were not properly located and installed, the repairs are the responsibility of the owner of the mailbox.

Who is responsible for mowing the ditches?

Mowing of ditches is the responsibility of each landowner. Burleigh County performs at least one round of mowing the road shoulders on all county and township roads (per township agreement). The starting date for this mowing is no sooner than August 15 each year. All harvested hay shall be removed from County and Township road right-of-way by October 15 each year pursuant to Century Code 24-05-24.

How do I get an address if I live out in rural Burleigh County?

There are many entities in Burleigh County that are responsible for addressing depending upon where you live. (See Map)

• • The Burleigh County Highway Department handles addressing for the following:
    • All County Roads
    • All Township Roads not in subdivisions that are outside the Bismarck ETA and within Burnt Creek, Canfield, Crofte, Florence Lake, Fort Rice, Gibbs, Glenview, Hay Creek, Lincoln, Lyman, Menoken, Phoenix and Riverview Townships
    • State & Federal Highways outside of the Bismarck ETA
  
  
  • • The Burleigh County Building/Planning/Zoning Department  handles addressing for the following:
      • All subdivisions that are outside the Bismarck ETA and in Burnt Creek, Canfield, Crofte, Florence Lake, Fort Rice, Gibbs, Glenview, Hay Creek, Lincoln, Lyman, Menoken, Phoenix and Riverview Townships
      • All addressing within the City of Lincoln
      • All Township Roads within the Lincoln ETA
    
    
    • • The City of Bismarck Building Inspections handles addressing for the following:
        • All addressing within the Bismarck ETA except County Roads
        • All addressing within the City of Bismarck
      
      
      • Addressing for all other areas contact your Township