US Bridges

36th Street SW over Green River

Fair

Stark County, North Dakota · 7 East of Dickinson · Structure no. 000000045130080

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

36th Street SW over Green River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 36th Street SW over Green River in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2038. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries36th Street SW
CrossesGreen River
Location7 East of Dickinson
RouteCounty Highway 4510
Coordinates46.89189, -102.61753
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2018)
Projected traffic850 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$162,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 36th Street SW over Green River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is 36th Street SW over Green 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 36th Street SW over Green River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 36th Street SW over Green River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 36th Street SW over Green River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.