Interstate 29 over Park River
FairWalsh County, North Dakota · 3 North of Nd 17 · Structure no. 0029179087 L
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 465 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,050
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 29 over Park River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 29 over Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 52 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 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2039. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 29 over Park River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Interstate 29 over Park River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 29 over Park River carry?
About 2,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 29 over Park River?
The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 29 over Park River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.