US Bridges

Nd Highway 13 over Nd Highway 210 Bypass

Fair

Richland County, North Dakota · 1 West of Wahpeton · Structure no. 0013390260 R

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 13 over Nd Highway 210 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 13 over Nd Highway 210 Bypass in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,325 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNd Highway 13
CrossesNd Highway 210 Bypass
Location1 West of Wahpeton
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates46.26763, -96.62532
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2019)
Projected traffic6,325 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 13 over Nd Highway 210 Bypass built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 13 over Nd Highway 210 Bypass 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 13 over Nd Highway 210 Bypass carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 13 over Nd Highway 210 Bypass?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 13 over Nd Highway 210 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.