US Bridges

3rd ST NE over Red River of the North

Good

Traill County, North Dakota · 1 East of Caledonia · Structure no. 000000049130150

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
690 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd ST NE over Red River of the North is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3rd ST NE over Red River of the North in Traill County, North Dakota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2038. The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries3rd ST NE
CrossesRed River of the North
Location1 East of Caledonia
RouteCounty Highway 4916
Coordinates47.45446, -96.85451
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length690 ft (210.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$972,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd ST NE over Red River of the North built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd ST NE over Red River of the North 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 3rd ST NE over Red River of the North carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 3rd ST NE over Red River of the North?

The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd ST NE over Red River of the North?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.