US Bridges

43rd ST SE over Maple River

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 2 West 2 North of Alice · Structure no. 000000009105311

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

43rd ST SE over Maple River is a concrete culvert carrying 43rd ST SE over Maple River in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries43rd ST SE
CrossesMaple River
Location2 West 2 North of Alice
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.78932, -97.60753
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2042
Trucks—
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

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 43rd ST SE over Maple River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43rd ST SE over Maple 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 43rd ST SE over Maple River carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 43rd ST SE over Maple River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns 43rd ST SE over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.