US Bridges

Interstate 29 over 13th Ave S Interchange

Fair

Cass County, North Dakota · 1 North of I-94 - Fargo · Structure no. 0029064252 L

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,065
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 29 over 13th Ave S Interchange is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 29 over 13th Ave S Interchange in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 21,065 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,735 by 2039. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 29
Crosses13th Ave S Interchange
Location1 North of I-94 - Fargo
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates46.86164, -96.84157
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,065 (2019)
Projected traffic34,735 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 13th Ave S Interchange built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 29 over 13th Ave S Interchange 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 29 over 13th Ave S Interchange carry?

About 21,065 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 29 over 13th Ave S Interchange?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 29 over 13th Ave S Interchange?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.