FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EAST FULTON AVENUE

Carrying EAST FULTON AVENUE over BRANCH OF KNIFE RIVER

CITY OF HEBRON, Morton, North Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EAST FULTON AVENUE

The EAST FULTON AVENUE bridge in Morton, North Dakota carries EAST FULTON AVENUE over BRANCH OF KNIFE RIVER. It was built in 1924, making it 102 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How EAST FULTON AVENUE compares

▼ 9.9
Load rating vs North Dakota average (32.4 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of North Dakota bridges
271
Bridges in Morton · 23 in Poor condition
EAST FULTON AVENUE 22.5 t
North Dakota average 32.4 t

Live comparison across North Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
26.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
4.9
Serviceability /30
6.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1924
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.5 m (51 ft)
Deck Width
5.4 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000030103062

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

EAST FULTON AVENUE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare EAST FULTON AVENUE against other structures in Morton and across North Dakota. North Dakota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for EAST FULTON AVENUE?

EAST FULTON AVENUE in Morton, North Dakota has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EAST FULTON AVENUE inspected?

EAST FULTON AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST FULTON AVENUE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for EAST FULTON AVENUE?

EAST FULTON AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EAST FULTON AVENUE?

EAST FULTON AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is EAST FULTON AVENUE and does age affect safety?

EAST FULTON AVENUE was built in 1924, making it 102 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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