FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

24th Street

Carrying 24th Street over DRAINAGE AREA

8 EAST 2 NORTH OF HEBRON, Morton, North Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 24th Street

The 24th Street bridge in Morton, North Dakota carries 24th Street over DRAINAGE AREA. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.3 metric tons.

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

How 24th Street compares

▲ 2.9
Load rating vs North Dakota average (32.4 t)
Top 36%
Higher load rating than 64% of North Dakota bridges
271
Bridges in Morton · 23 in Poor condition
24th Street 35.3 t
North Dakota average 32.4 t

Live comparison across North Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000030111040

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 24th Street is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare 24th Street 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 24th Street?

24th Street in Morton, North Dakota has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 24th Street inspected?

24th Street's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 25 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 24th Street is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 24th Street?

24th Street has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 24th Street?

24th Street is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 24th Street and does age affect safety?

24th Street was built in 1973, making it 53 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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