US Bridges

Nd Highway 210 over Red River of the North

Fair

Richland County, North Dakota · North of Wahpeton · Structure no. 0210002937

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 210 over Red River of the North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 210 over Red River of the North in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2039. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNd Highway 210
CrossesRed River of the North
LocationNorth of Wahpeton
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates46.28833, -96.595
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic253 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 210 over Red River of the North built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Nd Highway 210 over Red River of the North 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 210 over Red River of the North carry?

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

How long is Nd Highway 210 over Red River of the North?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 210 over Red River of the North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.