US Bridges

38th ST SW over 40th Ave SW

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 40th AVE-38th ST Sw-Fargo · Structure no. 0000FRGO35

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

38th ST SW over 40th Ave SW is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 38th ST SW over 40th Ave SW in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2039. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Carries38th ST SW
Crosses40th Ave SW
Location40th AVE-38th ST Sw-Fargo
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.81837, -96.84039
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 38th ST SW over 40th Ave SW built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 38th ST SW over 40th Ave SW 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 38th ST SW over 40th Ave SW carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 38th ST SW over 40th Ave SW?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 38th ST SW over 40th Ave SW?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.