US Bridges

County Hiway 3918 over I-29/GALCHUTT Int

Good

Richland County, North Dakota · 9 North of Nd 13 · Structure no. 0029031038

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Hiway 3918 over I-29/GALCHUTT Int is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Hiway 3918 over I-29/GALCHUTT Int in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2039. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Hiway 3918
CrossesI-29/GALCHUTT Int
Location9 North of Nd 13
RouteCounty Highway 3918
CountyRichland County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.38398, -96.83023
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2019)
Projected traffic425 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Hiway 3918 over I-29/GALCHUTT Int built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is County Hiway 3918 over I-29/GALCHUTT Int 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 County Hiway 3918 over I-29/GALCHUTT Int carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Hiway 3918 over I-29/GALCHUTT Int?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Hiway 3918 over I-29/GALCHUTT Int?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.