US Bridges

Nd Highway 20 over Bn Railroad

Good

Foster County, North Dakota · Glenfield · Structure no. 0020044521

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 20 over Bn Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 20 over Bn Railroad in Foster County, North Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesNd Highway 20
CrossesBn Railroad
LocationGlenfield
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates47.45143, -98.56367
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2019)
Projected traffic480 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 Nd Highway 20 over Bn Railroad built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 20 over Bn Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 20 over Bn Railroad carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 20 over Bn Railroad?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 20 over Bn Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.