US Bridges

East Fulton Avenue over Branch of Knife River

PoorClosed to traffic

Morton County, North Dakota · City of Hebron · Structure no. 000000030103062

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2020
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Fulton Avenue over Branch of Knife River is a steel truss - thru carrying East Fulton Avenue over Branch of Knife River in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Fulton Avenue
CrossesBranch of Knife River
LocationCity of Hebron
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.89865, -102.04068
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2020
Inspection interval—
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic130 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$243,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Fulton Avenue over Branch of Knife River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Fulton Avenue over Branch of Knife 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 2020.

How much traffic does East Fulton Avenue over Branch of Knife River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is East Fulton Avenue over Branch of Knife River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns East Fulton Avenue over Branch of Knife River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.