US Bridges

Nd Highway 200A over I-29/BLANCHARD Int

Fair

Traill County, North Dakota · Junction of 200A & I29 · Structure no. 0029100391

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 200A over I-29/BLANCHARD Int is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 200A over I-29/BLANCHARD Int in Traill County, North Dakota. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 54 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2039. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 200A
CrossesI-29/BLANCHARD Int
LocationJunction of 200A & I29
RouteState Highway 200
CountyTraill County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.35293, -97.04999
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2019)
Projected traffic770 by 2039
Trucks13%
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 Nd Highway 200A over I-29/BLANCHARD Int built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Nd Highway 200A over I-29/BLANCHARD Int 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 200A over I-29/BLANCHARD Int carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 200A over I-29/BLANCHARD Int?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 200A over I-29/BLANCHARD Int?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.