Nd Highway 200 over Knife River
FairMercer County, North Dakota · 2 East of Hazen · Structure no. 0200153174
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,280
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 200 over Knife River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 200 over Knife River in Mercer County, North Dakota. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 59 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 2,280 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,122 by 2039. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 200 over Knife River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Nd Highway 200 over Knife River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 200 over Knife River carry?
About 2,280 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 200 over Knife River?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 200 over Knife River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.