US Bridges

County Highway over I-94/GECK Township Int

Fair

Morton County, North Dakota · 3 East of Nd 49 · Structure no. 0094113389

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over I-94/GECK Township Int is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over I-94/GECK Township Int in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 64 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesI-94/GECK Township Int
Location3 East of Nd 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.86174, -101.71786
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over I-94/GECK Township Int built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is County Highway over I-94/GECK Township Int 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over I-94/GECK Township Int carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Highway over I-94/GECK Township Int?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over I-94/GECK Township Int?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.