US Bridges

83rd Ave SW over Government Creek

Good

Stark County, North Dakota · 6 E 10 S of Richardton · Structure no. 000000045149191

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

83rd Ave SW over Government Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 83rd Ave SW over Government Creek in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries83rd Ave SW
CrossesGovernment Creek
Location6 E 10 S of Richardton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.743, -102.20159
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic13 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Government Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 83rd Ave SW over Government Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 83rd Ave SW over Government Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 83rd Ave SW over Government Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 83rd Ave SW over Government Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.