US Bridges

Nd Highway 13 over I-29/MOORETON Int

Fair

Richland County, North Dakota · Junction of Nd 13 · Structure no. 0029022567

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 13 over I-29/MOORETON Int is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 13 over I-29/MOORETON Int in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 52 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,411 by 2039. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 13
CrossesI-29/MOORETON Int
LocationJunction of Nd 13
RouteState Highway 13
CountyRichland County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.26142, -96.83378
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2019)
Projected traffic4,411 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I-29/MOORETON Int built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Nd Highway 13 over I-29/MOORETON Int 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 Nd Highway 13 over I-29/MOORETON Int carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 13 over I-29/MOORETON Int?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 13 over I-29/MOORETON Int?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.