38th ST SW over Heart River
FairPosted for loadStark County, North Dakota · 1 SW South Heart · Structure no. 000000045111102
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
38th ST SW over Heart River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 38th ST SW over Heart River in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 86 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 13 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 38th ST SW over Heart River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is 38th ST SW over 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 2023.
How much traffic does 38th ST SW over Heart River carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is 38th ST SW over Heart River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns 38th ST SW over Heart River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.