Nd Highway over Louse Creek
GoodMorton County, North Dakota · 1 West of Flasher · Structure no. 0021106109
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway over Louse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway over Louse Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 815 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).
Location
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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 Nd Highway over Louse Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nd Highway over Louse 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 2023.
How much traffic does Nd Highway over Louse Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway over Louse Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway over Louse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.