US Bridges

CR140 over Drainage Area

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 3 North 3 East of Hebron · Structure no. 000000030109020

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR140 over Drainage Area is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR140 over Drainage Area in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR140
CrossesDrainage Area
Location3 North 3 East of Hebron
RouteCounty Highway 3004
Coordinates46.94945, -101.92534
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR140 over Drainage Area built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR140 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR140 over Drainage Area carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR140 over Drainage Area?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR140 over Drainage Area?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.