US Bridges

County Highway over I-29/BUXTON Separation

Good

Traill County, North Dakota · 5 North of Nd 200 · Structure no. 0029115969

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over I-29/BUXTON Separation is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over I-29/BUXTON Separation in Traill County, North Dakota. It was built in 1970, 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2039. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesI-29/BUXTON Separation
Location5 North of Nd 200
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTraill County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.57045, -97.08044
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic80 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 County Highway over I-29/BUXTON Separation built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over I-29/BUXTON Separation 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over I-29/BUXTON Separation carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Highway over I-29/BUXTON Separation?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over I-29/BUXTON Separation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.