FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

County Road 86

Carrying County Road 86 over HAIL STORM CREEK

2 NORTH OF ALMONT, Morton, North Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: County Road 86

The County Road 86 bridge in Morton, North Dakota carries County Road 86 over HAIL STORM CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 29.9 meters (98 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 321 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 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.8 metric tons.

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

How County Road 86 compares

▼ 5.6
Load rating vs North Dakota average (32.4 t)
Bottom 40%
Lower load rating than 60% of North Dakota bridges
271
Bridges in Morton · 23 in Poor condition
County Road 86 26.8 t
North Dakota average 32.4 t

Live comparison across North Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.7
Serviceability /30
29.2
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
29.9 m (98 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
321 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000030128150

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether County Road 86 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 County Road 86 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 County Road 86?

County Road 86 in Morton, North Dakota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is County Road 86 inspected?

County Road 86'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 321 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. County Road 86 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for County Road 86?

County Road 86 has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining County Road 86?

County Road 86 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is County Road 86 and does age affect safety?

County Road 86 was built in 1989, making it 37 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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