US Highway 81 over I29/32nd Avenue Intercha
FairGrand Forks County, North Dakota · 3 South US 2 · Structure no. 0029138146
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 251 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 81 over I29/32nd Avenue Intercha is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 81 over I29/32nd Avenue Intercha in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2039. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 81 over I29/32nd Avenue Intercha built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US Highway 81 over I29/32nd Avenue Intercha 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 81 over I29/32nd Avenue Intercha carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 81 over I29/32nd Avenue Intercha?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 81 over I29/32nd Avenue Intercha?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.