US Bridges

83rd Ave SW over Branch of Knife River

Good

Stark County, North Dakota · 3 E 7 N of Richardton · Structure no. 000000045147011

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

83rd Ave SW over Branch of Knife River is a concrete culvert carrying 83rd Ave SW over Branch of Knife River in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries83rd Ave SW
CrossesBranch of Knife River
Location3 E 7 N of Richardton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStark County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.9994, -102.25054
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 83rd Ave SW over Branch of Knife River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 83rd Ave SW over Branch of Knife 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 83rd Ave SW over Branch of Knife River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 83rd Ave SW over Branch of Knife River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns 83rd Ave SW over Branch of Knife River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.