US Bridges

Interstate 29 over Antelope Creek

Good

Richland County, North Dakota · 1 North Nd 13 · Structure no. 0029023510 L

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

About this bridge

Interstate 29 over Antelope Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Interstate 29 over Antelope Creek 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 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesInterstate 29
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location1 North Nd 13
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates46.27506, -96.83378
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 29 over Antelope Creek built?

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

What condition is Interstate 29 over Antelope Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 29 over Antelope Creek carry?

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

How long is Interstate 29 over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 29 over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.