Stark County Bridge Report Card
Stark County scores 84 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Stark County, North Dakota
Stark County has 156 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 4 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.1% is at or below the 11.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 335 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Stark County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 84/100 (B). The county has 156 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 4 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 335 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.1% | 10.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.2% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.6% | 5.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 49 years vs 48 nationally | 0.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 179,566 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 11.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 49 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 335 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Stark County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Avenue NW over Heart River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 225 | 1930 |
| 30th ST SW over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1958 |
| 80th AVE SW over Branch Knife River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1971 |
| 83rd AVE SW over Heart River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1928 |
| 32nd St. SW over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1930 |
| 96th AVE SW over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1938 |
| 46th Street SW over Heart River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1936 |
| 91st AVE SW over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1955 |
| Nd Highway 22 over Heart River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 9,940 | 1931 |
| Lee Avenue over Heart River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 485 | 1990 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.