Interstate 29 over Wild Rice River
FairCass County, North Dakota · 6 North of Nd 46 · Structure no. 0029053832 R
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 274 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 29 over Wild Rice River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 29 over Wild Rice River in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 53 years old, older 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2039. The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Interstate 29 over Wild Rice River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Interstate 29 over Wild Rice River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 29 over Wild Rice River carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 29 over Wild Rice River?
The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 29 over Wild Rice River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.