US Bridges

19th Ave over Little Heart River

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 4 E 6 N of St. Anthony · Structure no. 000000030160211

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th Ave over Little Heart River is a concrete culvert carrying 19th Ave over Little Heart River in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries19th Ave
CrossesLittle Heart River
Location4 E 6 N of St. Anthony
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorton County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.68389, -100.83856
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks—
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 19th Ave over Little Heart River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th Ave 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 19th Ave over Little Heart River carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 19th Ave over Little Heart River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 19th Ave over Little Heart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.