US Bridges

County Highway over I-29/BATHGATE Int

Good

Pembina County, North Dakota · 5 North of Nd 5 · Structure no. 0029208473

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over I-29/BATHGATE Int is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over I-29/BATHGATE Int in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 66 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 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2039. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesI-29/BATHGATE Int
Location5 North of Nd 5
RouteCounty Highway 3410
CountyPembina County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.87631, -97.23082
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2019)
Projected traffic165 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$623,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over I-29/BATHGATE Int built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is County Highway over I-29/BATHGATE Int 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over I-29/BATHGATE Int carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over I-29/BATHGATE Int?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over I-29/BATHGATE Int?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.