US Bridges

87th St. SW over Little Missouri River

Good

Bowman County, North Dakota · 10 South of Marmath · Structure no. 000000006109080

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

87th St. SW over Little Missouri River is a concrete culvert carrying 87th St. SW over Little Missouri River in Bowman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries87th St. SW
CrossesLittle Missouri River
Location10 South of Marmath
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.16489, -103.88793
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 87th St. SW over Little Missouri River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 87th St. SW over Little Missouri River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 87th St. SW over Little Missouri River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 87th St. SW over Little Missouri River?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 87th St. SW over Little Missouri River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.