Interstate 29 over Forest River
Walsh County, North Dakota · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Interstate 29 over Forest River in Walsh County, North Dakota, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1998, making it 54 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2019).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 135 of the 257 inventoried bridges in Walsh County rated fair (52.5%); 54 (21.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 209 ft |
| Location | 7 South Nd 17 |
| NBI structure number | 0029168632 R |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 7: scour countermeasures installed |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the North Dakota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Walsh County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nd Highway 17 over Creek | 1981 | 3,870 | Good |
| Nd Highway 17 over Drain | 2018 | 3,870 | Good |
| US Highway 81 over Park River | 1971 | 3,270 | Fair |
| US Highway 81 over Grafton Flood Deversion | 2018 | 3,270 | Good |
| US Highway 81 over Drainage Ditch | 1995 | 2,550 | Good |
| US Highway 81 over Creek | 1951 | 2,490 | Fair |
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