Fargo-Moorhead Toll Bridge Explained

The Fargo-Moorhead Toll Bridge is a former toll bridge on the Red River of the North between Fargo, North Dakota and Moorhead, Minnesota. It connects Moorhead's 15th Avenue N with Fargo's 12th Avenue N.

The bridge was to be privately operated until June 1, 2018, following a five-year extension of its original 25-year charter in 2013.^{[2] [3]} In May 2014, The City of Moorhead sued Bridge Co., the owners of the bridge; and the city of Fargo. Judge Frank Racek ruled in favor of the city of Moorhead and that the ownership of the bridge would be transferred to the two cities.^[4]

Prior to the 2014 ownership transfer, the bridge had a toll of $0.75.

Flooding

Due to the frequent flooding of the Red river, the bridge is frequently flooded. The bridge is closed when the water level reaches 28',^[5] which occurred most recently in spring of 2023. ^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2022-08-09 . $1.5 Million Grant To Study Replacing Former Toll Bridge in North Fargo/Moorhead . 2023-07-18 . KVRR Local News . en-US.
2. Web site: Fargo Weighs in on Toll Bridge Debate - Valley News Live - KVLY/KXJB - Fargo/Grand Forks . 2014-02-07 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140222020920/http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/21676374/fargo-weighs-in-on-toll-bridge-debate . 2014-02-22 .
3. Web site: KVRR Fox Fargo Moorhead - North Broadway Toll Bridge Closed. Alison Voorhees. Kvrr.com. 2017-07-29.
4. Web site: Judge's ruling gives northside toll bridge to Fargo, Moorhead . 2017-07-29 . Wday.com.
5. Web site: The City of Fargo - Red River Levels . 2023-07-16 . fargond.gov.
6. Web site: 2023-04-19 . Bridge now closed between Fargo and north Moorhead . 2023-07-16 . InForum . en.