Main Street over Louse Creek
FairMorton County, North Dakota · Southside of Flasher · Structure no. 000000030142370
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Louse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Main Street over Louse Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Louse Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Louse 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Louse Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Louse Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Louse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.