US Bridges

County Highway over Red River of the North

Good

Richland County, North Dakota · 2 West 6 North Wahpeton · Structure no. 000000039130180

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
324 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Red River of the North is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Red River of the North in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesRed River of the North
Location2 West 6 North Wahpeton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.36922, -96.65656
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Red River of the North built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Red River of the North 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 2024.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Red River of the North?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Red River of the North?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.