US Bridges

CR 84 over Heart River

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 7 North 2 West of Flasher · Structure no. 000000030140290

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 84 over Heart River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 84 over Heart River in Morton 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesCR 84
CrossesHeart River
Location7 North 2 West of Flasher
RouteCounty Highway 3039
Coordinates46.56461, -101.27651
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 CR 84 over Heart River built?

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

What condition is CR 84 over Heart 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 84 over Heart River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 84 over Heart River?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 84 over Heart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.