US Bridges

Nd Highway 6 over Little Heart River

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 10 South of Mandan · Structure no. 0006057522

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,660
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 6 over Little Heart River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 6 over Little Heart River in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 84 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,527 by 2039. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesNd Highway 6
CrossesLittle Heart River
Location10 South of Mandan
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates46.68233, -100.90186
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2019)
Projected traffic1,527 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 6 over Little Heart River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Nd Highway 6 over 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 Nd Highway 6 over Little Heart River carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 6 over Little Heart River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 6 over Little Heart River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.