Brickmaker Expwy over Little Knife River
FairMorton County, North Dakota · West of Hebron · Structure no. 000000030102060
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 583
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brickmaker Expwy over Little Knife River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brickmaker Expwy over Little Knife River in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 583 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Brickmaker Expwy over Little Knife River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brickmaker Expwy over Little Knife 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 Brickmaker Expwy over Little Knife River carry?
About 583 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Brickmaker Expwy over Little Knife River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Brickmaker Expwy over Little Knife River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.