US Bridges

US Highway 10 over US 10 & I-29 Interchange

Fair

Cass County, North Dakota · Fargo · Structure no. 0029065249

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 10 over US 10 & I-29 Interchange is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Highway 10 over US 10 & I-29 Interchange 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 16,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,625 by 2039. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 10
CrossesUS 10 & I-29 Interchange
LocationFargo
RouteU.S. Route 10
CountyCass County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.87601, -96.84079
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,650 (2019)
Projected traffic24,625 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 10 over US 10 & I-29 Interchange built?

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

What condition is US Highway 10 over US 10 & I-29 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 10 over US 10 & I-29 Interchange carry?

About 16,650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 10 over US 10 & I-29 Interchange?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 10 over US 10 & I-29 Interchange?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.