County Highway 86 over Drainage Area
PoorMorton County, North Dakota · 1 South of Almont · Structure no. 000000030128190
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway 86 over Drainage Area is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway 86 over Drainage Area in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway 86 over Drainage Area built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway 86 over Drainage Area in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway 86 over Drainage Area carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Highway 86 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 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway 86 over Drainage Area?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.