County Highway over Morias River
PoorPosted for loadGrand Forks County, North Dakota · 3 East 1 South Manvel · Structure no. 000000018137091
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Morias River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Morias River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Morias River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Morias River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Morias River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Highway over Morias River?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Morias River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.