Nd Highway 200 over Knife River
FairMercer County, North Dakota · 2 North of Nd 200A · Structure no. 0200159886
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 790
- 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 1950, so it is 75 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,063 by 2039. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 200 over Knife River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
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 2024.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 200 over Knife River carry?
About 790 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 200 over Knife River?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 200 over Knife River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.