US Bridges

35th ST over Hailstorm Creek

FairPosted for load

Morton County, North Dakota · 9 West 4 North New Salem · Structure no. 000000030123050

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

35th ST over Hailstorm Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 35th ST over Hailstorm Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries35th ST
CrossesHailstorm Creek
Location9 West 4 North New Salem
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.90553, -101.61852
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 35th ST over Hailstorm Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is 35th ST over Hailstorm Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 35th ST over Hailstorm Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 35th ST over Hailstorm Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 35th ST over Hailstorm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.