US Bridges

127th Avenue SW over South Branch Heart River

Fair

Stark County, North Dakota · 3 East 6 South Belfield · Structure no. 000000045105150

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th Avenue SW over South Branch Heart River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 127th Avenue SW over South Branch Heart River in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries127th Avenue SW
CrossesSouth Branch Heart River
Location3 East 6 South Belfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStark County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.79366, -103.12647
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 127th Avenue SW over South Branch Heart River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 127th Avenue SW over South Branch Heart River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 127th Avenue SW over South Branch Heart River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 127th Avenue SW over South Branch Heart River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 127th Avenue SW over South Branch Heart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.