US Bridges

County Highway over Atv Trail

Poor

Morton County, North Dakota · 12 South of I94 Off 1806 · Structure no. 000000030164220

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Atv Trail is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Atv Trail in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4 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.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesAtv Trail
Location12 South of I94 Off 1806
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorton County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.66869, -100.76884
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2019)
Projected traffic5 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$98,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Atv Trail built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Atv Trail 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Atv Trail carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Highway over Atv Trail?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Atv Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.