Minnesota Ave over Red River of the North
FairGrand Forks County, North Dakota · Minnesota Ave-Grand Forks · Structure no. 0000GF02
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 838 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minnesota Ave over Red River of the North is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minnesota Ave over Red River of the North in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2039. The structure is 838 ft (255.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Minnesota Ave over Red River of the North built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Minnesota Ave over Red River of the North 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Minnesota Ave over Red River of the North carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Minnesota Ave over Red River of the North?
The structure is 838 ft (255.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Minnesota Ave over Red River of the North?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.