US Bridges

40th Ave N over Red River of the North

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · County Road 20 in Fargo · Structure no. 0000FRGO29

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
954 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
5,381
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

40th Ave N over Red River of the North is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 40th Ave N over Red River of the North in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,381 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,610 by 2039. The structure is 954 ft (290.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries40th Ave N
CrossesRed River of the North
LocationCounty Road 20 in Fargo
RouteCity Street 8403
Coordinates46.93383, -96.79167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length954 ft (290.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,381 (2022)
Projected traffic6,610 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 40th Ave N over Red River of the North built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40th Ave N 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does 40th Ave N over Red River of the North carry?

About 5,381 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 40th Ave N over Red River of the North?

The structure is 954 ft (290.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 40th Ave N over Red River of the North?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.