US Bridges

2nd Ave NE over Heart River

Good

Stark County, North Dakota · 2nd Ave NE Belfield · Structure no. 000000045102092

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Ave NE over Heart River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 2nd Ave NE over Heart River in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries2nd Ave NE
CrossesHeart River
Location2nd Ave NE Belfield
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.88633, -103.19665
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2nd Ave NE over Heart River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Ave NE 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd Ave NE over Heart River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Ave NE over Heart River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Ave NE over Heart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.