County Highway 138 over Drainage Area
FairPosted for loadMorton County, North Dakota · 4 West 5 South Glen Ullin · Structure no. 000000030108161
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway 138 over Drainage Area is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway 138 over Drainage Area 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway 138 over Drainage Area built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway 138 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 County Highway 138 over Drainage Area carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Highway 138 over Drainage Area?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway 138 over Drainage Area?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.