61st Street over Rice Creek
GoodMorton County, North Dakota · 1 North 2 West of Ft Rice · Structure no. 000000030170311
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
61st Street over Rice Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 61st Street over Rice Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 61st Street over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is 61st Street over Rice Creek 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 61st Street over Rice Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is 61st Street over Rice Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 61st Street over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.