Nd Highway 54 over Morais River
GoodWalsh County, North Dakota · 1 East of I-29 · Structure no. 0054008797
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 54 over Morais River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 54 over Morais River in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2039. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 54 over Morais River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Nd Highway 54 over Morais River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 54 over Morais River carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 54 over Morais River?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 54 over Morais River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.