Interstate 29 over Goose River
PoorTraill County, North Dakota · 4 North of 200 South · Structure no. 0029104576 R
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 255 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,550
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 29 over Goose River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 29 over Goose River in Traill County, North Dakota. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 55 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 4 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.
It carries about 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,550 by 2039. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 29 over Goose River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Interstate 29 over Goose River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 29 over Goose River carry?
About 4,550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 29 over Goose River?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 29 over Goose River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.