US Bridges

57th ST over SE Br Little Heart River

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 2 South 1 East ST Anthony · Structure no. 000000030159270

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

57th ST over SE Br Little Heart River is a concrete channel beam carrying 57th ST over SE Br Little Heart River in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries57th ST
CrossesSE Br Little Heart River
Location2 South 1 East ST Anthony
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.58865, -100.87997
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 57th ST over SE Br Little Heart River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 57th ST 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 57th ST over SE Br Little Heart River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 57th ST over SE Br Little Heart River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 57th ST over SE Br Little Heart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.