US Bridges

43rd Avenue North over Hay Creek

Good

Burleigh County, North Dakota · 1 East 1 North Bismarck · Structure no. 0000BISM13

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,775
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

43rd Avenue North over Hay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 43rd Avenue North over Hay Creek in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 7,775 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries43rd Avenue North
CrossesHay Creek
Location1 East 1 North Bismarck
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.85247, -100.75824
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,775 (2019)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 43rd Avenue North over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43rd Avenue North over Hay Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 43rd Avenue North over Hay Creek carry?

About 7,775 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 43rd Avenue North over Hay Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 43rd Avenue North over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.