US Bridges

County Highway over I-29/GREAT Bend Sep

Good

Richland County, North Dakota · 5 North of Nd 11 · Structure no. 0029013068

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over I-29/GREAT Bend Sep is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over I-29/GREAT Bend 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 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2039. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesI-29/GREAT Bend Sep
Location5 North of Nd 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichland County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.12392, -96.83493
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 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 traffic105 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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/GREAT Bend Sep built?

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

What condition is County Highway over I-29/GREAT Bend Sep 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over I-29/GREAT Bend Sep carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over I-29/GREAT Bend 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/GREAT Bend Sep?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.