US Bridges

74th Ave over Drainage Area

Fair

Morton County, North Dakota · 1 East 2 South of Hebron · Structure no. 000000030104070

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

74th Ave over Drainage Area is a concrete channel beam carrying 74th Ave over Drainage Area in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries74th Ave
CrossesDrainage Area
Location1 East 2 South of Hebron
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.88147, -102.0127
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic54 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 74th Ave over Drainage Area built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 74th Ave over Drainage Area 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 74th Ave over Drainage Area carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 74th Ave over Drainage Area?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 74th Ave over Drainage Area?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.