South Park Street over Branch of Knife River
PoorPosted for loadMorton County, North Dakota · City of Hebron · Structure no. 000000030103061
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Park Street over Branch of Knife River is a steel truss - thru carrying South Park Street over Branch of Knife River in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 109 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Park Street over Branch of Knife River built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is South Park Street over Branch of Knife 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does South Park Street over Branch of Knife River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is South Park Street over Branch of Knife River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns South Park Street over Branch of Knife River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.