US Bridges

County Highway over I-29/PARK Lake Sep

Fair

Richland County, North Dakota · 4 South of Nd 11 · Structure no. 0029004087

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over I-29/PARK Lake Sep is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over I-29/PARK Lake Sep 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesI-29/PARK Lake Sep
Location4 South of Nd 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichland County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates45.99393, -96.83588
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 County Highway over I-29/PARK Lake Sep built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over I-29/PARK Lake Sep 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over I-29/PARK Lake Sep carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Highway over I-29/PARK Lake Sep?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over I-29/PARK Lake Sep?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.