US Bridges

Nd Highway 49 over Haymarsh Creek

Fair

Morton County, North Dakota · 1 South of I-94 · Structure no. 0049072457

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 49 over Haymarsh Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nd Highway 49 over Haymarsh Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 49
CrossesHaymarsh Creek
Location1 South of I-94
RouteState Highway 49
CountyMorton County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.84168, -101.7794
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nd Highway 49 over Haymarsh Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 49 over Haymarsh Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 49 over Haymarsh Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 49 over Haymarsh Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 49 over Haymarsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.