47th ST SE over Red River of the North
FairCass County, North Dakota · 1 South 1 East Wild Rice · Structure no. 000000009144350
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 395 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 458
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
47th ST SE over Red River of the North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 47th ST SE over Red River of the North in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 458 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2039. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 47th ST SE over Red River of the North built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is 47th ST SE over Red River of the North in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does 47th ST SE over Red River of the North carry?
About 458 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is 47th ST SE over Red River of the North?
The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 47th ST SE over Red River of the North?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.