US Bridges

16th ST SE over Red River of the North

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 6 East 2 North Gardner · Structure no. 000000009142040

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
801 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th ST SE over Red River of the North is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 16th ST SE over Red River of the North in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 801 ft (244.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries16th ST SE
CrossesRed River of the North
Location6 East 2 North Gardner
RouteCounty Highway 910
Coordinates47.17956, -96.82425
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length801 ft (244.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 16th ST SE over Red River of the North built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th ST SE over Red River of the North in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 16th ST SE over Red River of the North carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is 16th ST SE over Red River of the North?

The structure is 801 ft (244.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 16th ST SE over Red River of the North?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.