US Bridges

Nd Highway 22 over Heart River

Fair

Stark County, North Dakota · South of Dickinson · Structure no. 0022070275

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,940
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 22 over Heart River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 22 over Heart River in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 94 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.

It carries about 9,940 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2039. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNd Highway 22
CrossesHeart River
LocationSouth of Dickinson
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates46.87025, -102.78994
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,940 (2019)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 22 over Heart River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Nd Highway 22 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 22 over Heart River carry?

About 9,940 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 22 over Heart River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 22 over Heart River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.