1st Ave North over Red River of the North
FairCass County, North Dakota · 1st Ave North-Fargo · Structure no. 0000FRGO09
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 628 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
1st Ave North over Red River of the North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1st Ave North over Red River of the North in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,490 by 2039. The structure is 628 ft (191.3 m) long and 82 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1st Ave North over Red River of the North built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is 1st Ave North 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 1st Ave North over Red River of the North carry?
About 16,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 1st Ave North over Red River of the North?
The structure is 628 ft (191.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns 1st Ave North over Red River of the North?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.