US Bridges

30th ST SW over Branch of Knife River

Good

Stark County, North Dakota · 4 East 6 North Richardton · Structure no. 000000045148020

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th ST SW over Branch of Knife River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 30th ST SW over Branch of Knife River in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries30th ST SW
CrossesBranch of Knife River
Location4 East 6 North Richardton
RouteCounty Highway 4502
Coordinates46.98136, -102.23755
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 30th ST SW over Branch of Knife River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 30th ST SW over Branch of Knife River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 30th ST SW over Branch of Knife River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 30th ST SW over Branch of Knife River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.