US Bridges

62nd Ave over Big Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Morton County, North Dakota · 5 East 1 North Glen Ullin · Structure no. 000000030117100

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

62nd Ave over Big Muddy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 62nd Ave over Big Muddy Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries62nd Ave
CrossesBig Muddy Creek
Location5 East 1 North Glen Ullin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorton County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.83354, -101.75026
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.1 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2038
Trucks—
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 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$251,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 62nd Ave over Big Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is 62nd Ave over Big Muddy Creek 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 62nd Ave over Big Muddy Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 62nd Ave over Big Muddy Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 62nd Ave over Big Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.