US Bridges

53rd Street over S Brc Little Heart River

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 2 North 2 West ST Anthony · Structure no. 000000030156231

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

53rd Street over S Brc Little Heart River is a concrete culvert carrying 53rd Street over S Brc Little Heart River in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Carries53rd Street
CrossesS Brc Little Heart River
Location2 North 2 West ST Anthony
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.64758, -100.93699
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 53rd Street over S Brc Little Heart River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 53rd Street over S Brc Little 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 53rd Street over S Brc Little Heart River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 53rd Street over S Brc Little Heart River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns 53rd Street over S Brc Little Heart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.