US Bridges

42nd ST over Drainage Area

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 7 South of Hebron · Structure no. 000000030104120

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42nd ST over Drainage Area is a concrete culvert carrying 42nd ST over Drainage Area in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries42nd ST
CrossesDrainage Area
Location7 South of Hebron
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorton County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.80462, -102.03195
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 42nd ST over Drainage Area built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 42nd ST over Drainage Area in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does 42nd ST over Drainage Area carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 42nd ST over Drainage Area?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 42nd ST over Drainage Area?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.