Nd Highway 59 over Red River of the North
FairPembina County, North Dakota · 1 East of I-29 · Structure no. 0059001010
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 2,080 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 59 over Red River of the North is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 59 over Red River of the North in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2039. The structure is 2,080 ft (634 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 59 over Red River of the North built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Nd Highway 59 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 59 over Red River of the North carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 59 over Red River of the North?
The structure is 2,080 ft (634 m) long with a longest span of 236 ft (71.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 59 over Red River of the North?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.