US Bridges

12 Ave No Fargo over Bnrr

Fair

Cass County, North Dakota · 1 East I-29 · Structure no. 0294000965

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,682 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

12 Ave No Fargo over Bnrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 12 Ave No Fargo over Bnrr in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 47 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2039. The structure is 2,682 ft (817.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries12 Ave No Fargo
CrossesBnrr
Location1 East I-29
RouteState Highway 294
CountyCass County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.89046, -96.81962
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,682 ft (817.5 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2019)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 12 Ave No Fargo over Bnrr built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is 12 Ave No Fargo over Bnrr 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 12 Ave No Fargo over Bnrr carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 12 Ave No Fargo over Bnrr?

The structure is 2,682 ft (817.5 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns 12 Ave No Fargo over Bnrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.