County Highway over Red River of the North
FairRichland County, North Dakota · 3 East of Christine · Structure no. 000000039126040
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 265 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Red River of the North is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Red River of the North in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 County Highway over Red River of the North built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway 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 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Red River of the North carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Red River of the North?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Red River of the North?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.