12th Avenue North over Red River of the North
FairCass County, North Dakota · 12th Avenue North-Fargo · Structure no. 0000FRGO31
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 500 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
12th Avenue North over Red River of the North is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 12th Avenue North over Red River of the North in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2039. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 12th Avenue North over Red River of the North built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is 12th Avenue 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 12th Avenue North over Red River of the North carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 12th Avenue North over Red River of the North?
The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns 12th Avenue North over Red River of the North?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).