US Bridges

Nd Highway 6 over Heart River

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 1 South of Mandan · Structure no. 0006066735

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 6 over Heart River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 6 over Heart River in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,382 by 2039. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesNd Highway 6
CrossesHeart River
Location1 South of Mandan
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates46.81461, -100.90488
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2019)
Projected traffic3,382 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 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 Nd Highway 6 over Heart River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 6 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 6 over Heart River carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 6 over Heart River?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 6 over Heart River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.