Np Ave. over Red River of the North
FairCass County, North Dakota · Np Ave.-Fargo · Structure no. 0000FRGO03
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 856 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Np Ave. over Red River of the North is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Np Ave. over Red River of the North in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 88 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 5 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 9,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,725 by 2039. The structure is 856 ft (260.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Np Ave. over Red River of the North built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Np Ave. 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Np Ave. over Red River of the North carry?
About 9,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Np Ave. over Red River of the North?
The structure is 856 ft (260.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Np Ave. over Red River of the North?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.