US Bridges

County Highway 136 over SE Br Little Heart River

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 1 East of ST Anthony · Structure no. 000000030158250

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway 136 over SE Br Little Heart River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Highway 136 over SE Br Little Heart River in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Highway 136
CrossesSE Br Little Heart River
Location1 East of ST Anthony
RouteCounty Highway 3026
Coordinates46.61766, -100.90049
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 136 over SE Br Little Heart River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 136 over SE Br Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway 136 over SE Br Little Heart River carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway 136 over SE Br Little Heart River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway 136 over SE Br Little Heart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.