US Bridges

US Highway 10 over Red River of the North

Fair

Cass County, North Dakota · Main Ave.Fargo · Structure no. 0010940666

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
806 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 10 over Red River of the North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 10 over Red River of the North in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 23,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,400 by 2039. The structure is 806 ft (245.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 10
CrossesRed River of the North
LocationMain Ave.Fargo
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates46.87391, -96.77626
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length806 ft (245.7 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,400 (2019)
Projected traffic23,400 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US Highway 10 over Red River of the North built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 10 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 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 10 over Red River of the North carry?

About 23,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 10 over Red River of the North?

The structure is 806 ft (245.7 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 10 over Red River of the North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.