83RD AVE SW
Carrying 83RD AVE SW over HEART RIVER
12 SOUTH 5 E RICHARDTON, Stark, North Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 83RD AVE SW
The 83RD AVE SW bridge in Stark, North Dakota carries 83RD AVE SW over HEART RIVER. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 83RD AVE SW compares
Live comparison across North Dakota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1928
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000045149201
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
83RD AVE SW is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare 83RD AVE SW against other structures in Stark and across North Dakota. North Dakota bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 83RD AVE SW?
83RD AVE SW in Stark, North Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 83RD AVE SW inspected?
83RD AVE SW's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 83RD AVE SW is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 83RD AVE SW?
83RD AVE SW has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 83RD AVE SW?
83RD AVE SW is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is 83RD AVE SW and does age affect safety?
83RD AVE SW was built in 1928, making it 98 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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