US Bridges

County Highway 84 over Sweet Briar

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 3 North of Judson · Structure no. 000000030139070

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway 84 over Sweet Briar is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway 84 over Sweet Briar in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Highway 84
CrossesSweet Briar
Location3 North of Judson
RouteCounty Highway 3039
Coordinates46.88017, -101.28139
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
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 County Highway 84 over Sweet Briar built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 84 over Sweet Briar 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 County Highway 84 over Sweet Briar carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway 84 over Sweet Briar?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway 84 over Sweet Briar?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.