County Highway over Red River of the North
PoorClosed to trafficTraill County, North Dakota · 8 East 7 North Hillsboro · Structure no. 000000049129100
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 362 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Red River of the North is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Red River of the North in Traill County, North Dakota. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2039. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Red River of the North built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Red River of the North in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Red River of the North carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Red River of the North?
The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Red River of the North?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.