US Bridges

43rd ST SW over South Branch Heart River

Good

Stark County, North Dakota · 4 East 7 South Belfield · Structure no. 000000045106150

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

43rd ST SW over South Branch Heart River is a concrete culvert carrying 43rd ST SW over South Branch Heart River in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries43rd ST SW
CrossesSouth Branch Heart River
Location4 East 7 South Belfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.78931, -103.10678
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (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 43rd ST SW over South Branch Heart River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43rd ST SW over South Branch 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 2022.

How much traffic does 43rd ST SW over South Branch Heart River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 43rd ST SW over South Branch Heart River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns 43rd ST SW over South Branch Heart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.