US Bridges

22nd Avenue over SE Br Little Heart River

PoorPosted for load

Morton County, North Dakota · 2 S 1 E of ST Anthony · Structure no. 000000030158270

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Avenue over SE Br Little Heart River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 22nd Avenue over SE Br Little Heart River in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 106 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries22nd Avenue
CrossesSE Br Little Heart River
Location2 S 1 E of ST Anthony
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.59096, -100.88242
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.6 US tons
Inventory rating4.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2019)
Projected traffic24 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 22nd Avenue over SE Br Little Heart River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is 22nd Avenue over SE Br Little Heart River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 22nd Avenue over SE Br Little Heart River carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 22nd Avenue over SE Br Little Heart River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Avenue over SE Br Little Heart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.