County Highway over Red River of the North
FairRichland County, North Dakota · City of Abercrombie · Structure no. 000000039127130
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 320 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Red River of the North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Red River of the North in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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 1981, making it 44 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Red River of the North carry?
About 700 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 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Red River of the North?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.