US Bridges

Interstate 29 over 17th Ave So. Separation

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · .5 North of I-94 - Fargo · Structure no. 0029063788 R

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,845
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 29 over 17th Ave So. Separation is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Interstate 29 over 17th Ave So. Separation in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 21,845 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,033 by 2039. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 29
Crosses17th Ave So. Separation
Location.5 North of I-94 - Fargo
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates46.85491, -96.84064
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,845 (2019)
Projected traffic36,033 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 29 over 17th Ave So. Separation built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 29 over 17th Ave So. Separation 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 29 over 17th Ave So. Separation carry?

About 21,845 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 29 over 17th Ave So. Separation?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 29 over 17th Ave So. Separation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.