52nd Avenue over Heart River
PoorPosted for loadGrant County, North Dakota · 10 North 2 East of Carson · Structure no. 000000019128100
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
52nd Avenue over Heart River is a steel truss - thru carrying 52nd Avenue over Heart River in Grant County, North Dakota. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 52nd Avenue over Heart River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is 52nd Avenue over Heart River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does 52nd Avenue over Heart River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is 52nd Avenue over Heart River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 52nd Avenue over Heart River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.