County Highway over Red River of the North
FairCass County, North Dakota · 1 South 1 East of Hickson · Structure no. 000000009144400
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 266 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 620
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Red River of the North is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Red River of the North in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 County Highway over Red River of the North built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway 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 County Highway over Red River of the North carry?
About 620 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Red River of the North?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Red River of the North?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.