US Bridges

Nd Highway 200 over Red River of the North

Fair

Traill County, North Dakota · Nd-Minnesota Border · Structure no. 0200415724

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,500 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 200 over Red River of the North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 200 over Red River of the North in Traill County, North Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,045 by 2039. The structure is 1,500 ft (457.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesNd Highway 200
CrossesRed River of the North
LocationNd-Minnesota Border
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates47.35261, -96.84452
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,500 ft (457.2 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2019)
Projected traffic1,045 by 2039
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 200 over Red River of the North built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 200 over Red River of the North 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 200 over Red River of the North carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 200 over Red River of the North?

The structure is 1,500 ft (457.2 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 200 over Red River of the North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.