S Elk ST over Little Knife River
FairMorton County, North Dakota · Elk Street in Hebron · Structure no. 000000030103060
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 352
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Elk ST over Little Knife River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Elk ST over Little Knife River in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 352 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Elk ST over Little Knife River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Elk ST 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 S Elk ST over Little Knife River carry?
About 352 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S Elk ST over Little Knife River?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S Elk ST over Little Knife River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.