6th Ave NE over Red River of the North
GoodGrand Forks County, North Dakota · 1 South 8 East Thompson · Structure no. 000000018146300
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,113 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,589
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th Ave NE over Red River of the North is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th Ave NE over Red River of the North in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,589 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2042. The structure is 1,113 ft (339.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th Ave NE over Red River of the North built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th Ave NE over Red River of the North 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 6th Ave NE over Red River of the North carry?
About 1,589 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is 6th Ave NE over Red River of the North?
The structure is 1,113 ft (339.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns 6th Ave NE over Red River of the North?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.