US Bridges

49th ST (cr 137) over Heart River

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 9 South 3 East of Judson · Structure no. 000000030143191

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
336 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

49th ST (cr 137) over Heart River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 49th ST (cr 137) over Heart River in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2044. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Carries49th ST (cr 137)
CrossesHeart River
Location9 South 3 East of Judson
RouteCounty Highway 3020
Coordinates46.70344, -101.213
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic197 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 49th ST (cr 137) over Heart River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 49th ST (cr 137) over Heart River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 49th ST (cr 137) over Heart River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 49th ST (cr 137) over Heart River?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 49th ST (cr 137) over Heart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.