US Bridges

Interstate 29 over BNSF Separation

Fair

Richland County, North Dakota · 1 North of Nd 13 · Structure no. 0029023087 R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 29 over BNSF Separation is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Interstate 29 over BNSF Separation in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1973, 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2039. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesInterstate 29
CrossesBNSF Separation
Location1 North of Nd 13
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates46.26895, -96.83345
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2019)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2039
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 29 over BNSF Separation built?

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

What condition is Interstate 29 over BNSF Separation 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 Interstate 29 over BNSF Separation carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 29 over BNSF Separation?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 29 over BNSF Separation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.