FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

25TH AVE

Carrying 25TH AVE over OTTER CREEK

7 NORTH 13 EAST OF JUDSON, Morton, North Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 25TH AVE

The 25TH AVE bridge in Morton, North Dakota carries 25TH AVE over OTTER CREEK. It was built in 1945, making it 81 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 4 sections, stretching 19.8 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15 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 4/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.3 metric tons.

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

How 25TH AVE compares

▼ 18.1
Load rating vs North Dakota average (32.4 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of North Dakota bridges
271
Bridges in Morton · 23 in Poor condition
25TH AVE 14.3 t
North Dakota average 32.4 t

Live comparison across North Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
37.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
22.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
14.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1945
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
19.8 m (65 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000030153040

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for 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) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

25TH AVE 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 25TH AVE 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 25TH AVE?

25TH AVE in Morton, North Dakota has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 25TH AVE inspected?

25TH AVE'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 15 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 25TH AVE 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 25TH AVE?

25TH AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 25TH AVE?

25TH AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 25TH AVE and does age affect safety?

25TH AVE was built in 1945, making it 81 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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