US Bridges

CO RD 137 over Little Heart River

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 4 North 2 East ST Anthony · Structure no. 000000030159210

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 137 over Little Heart River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CO RD 137 over Little Heart River in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 137
CrossesLittle Heart River
Location4 North 2 East ST Anthony
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.67714, -100.87355
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CO RD 137 over Little Heart River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 137 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 137 over Little Heart River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CO RD 137 over Little Heart River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 137 over Little Heart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.