US Bridges

Nd Highway 66 over Red River of the North

Fair

Pembina County, North Dakota · 2 East of I-29 · Structure no. 0066138720

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,088 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,538
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 66 over Red River of the North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 66 over Red River of the North in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 1,538 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,645 by 2039. The structure is 4,088 ft (1,246 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesNd Highway 66
CrossesRed River of the North
Location2 East of I-29
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates48.57243, -97.14813
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+33 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length4,088 ft (1,246 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,538 (2022)
Projected traffic1,645 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 66 over Red River of the North built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 66 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 66 over Red River of the North carry?

About 1,538 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 66 over Red River of the North?

The structure is 4,088 ft (1,246 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 66 over Red River of the North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.