FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

22ND AVE

Carrying 22ND AVE over SE BR LITTLE HEART RIVER

2 S 1 E OF ST ANTHONY, Morton, North Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
4 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 22ND AVE

The 22ND AVE bridge in Morton, North Dakota carries 22ND AVE over SE BR LITTLE HEART RIVER. It was built in 1919, making it 107 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1963, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 24 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 3/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 3.9 metric tons.

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

How 22ND AVE compares

▼ 28.5
Load rating vs North Dakota average (32.4 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of North Dakota bridges
271
Bridges in Morton · 23 in Poor condition
22ND AVE 3.9 t
North Dakota average 32.4 t

Live comparison across North Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
40.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
3.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1919
Last Reconstructed
1963
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
24 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000030158270

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 poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

22ND 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 22ND 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 22ND AVE?

22ND AVE in Morton, North Dakota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 22ND AVE inspected?

22ND 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 24 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 22ND 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 22ND AVE?

22ND AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 3.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 22ND AVE?

22ND AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 22ND AVE and does age affect safety?

22ND AVE was built in 1919, making it 107 years old and last reconstructed in 1963.

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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