Nd Highway 17 over Red River of the North
FairWalsh County, North Dakota · 3 East of I-29 · Structure no. 0017140372
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 412 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 17 over Red River of the North is a steel truss - thru carrying Nd Highway 17 over Red River of the North in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 86 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2039. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Nd Highway 17 over Red River of the North built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Nd Highway 17 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 17 over Red River of the North carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 17 over Red River of the North?
The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 193 ft (58.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 17 over Red River of the North?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.