US Bridges

U S Highway 52 over New Rockford Canal

Good

Wells County, North Dakota · 5.3 MI SE of Harvey Nd · Structure no. DKA-G-NR1-4

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

U S Highway 52 over New Rockford Canal is a concrete culvert carrying U S Highway 52 over New Rockford Canal in Wells County, North Dakota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesU S Highway 52
CrossesNew Rockford Canal
Location5.3 MI SE of Harvey Nd
RouteU.S. Route 520
Coordinates47.72865, -99.8374
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating100.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byState 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 U S Highway 52 over New Rockford Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is U S Highway 52 over New Rockford Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does U S Highway 52 over New Rockford Canal carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is U S Highway 52 over New Rockford Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns U S Highway 52 over New Rockford Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the State Highway Agency.