US Bridges

Nd Highway 66 over South Branch Park River

Fair

Cavalier County, North Dakota · 6 East of Nd 1 · Structure no. 0066084705

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 66 over South Branch Park River is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 66 over South Branch Park River in Cavalier County, North Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesNd Highway 66
CrossesSouth Branch Park River
Location6 East of Nd 1
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates48.63035, -98.23688
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2019)
Projected traffic260 by 2039
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nd Highway 66 over South Branch Park River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 66 over South Branch Park River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 66 over South Branch Park River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 66 over South Branch Park River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 66 over South Branch Park River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.