FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

62nd Street

Carrying 62nd Street over N BRANCH CANTEPETA CREEK

1 SOUTH 5 WEST OF FT RICE, Morton, North Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
6 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 62nd Street

The 62nd Street bridge in Morton, North Dakota carries 62nd Street over N BRANCH CANTEPETA CREEK. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1970, 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 10 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 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 5.8 metric tons.

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

How 62nd Street compares

▼ 26.6
Load rating vs North Dakota average (32.4 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of North Dakota bridges
271
Bridges in Morton · 23 in Poor condition
62nd Street 5.8 t
North Dakota average 32.4 t

Live comparison across North Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
10.4
Serviceability /30
24.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
5.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1936
Last Reconstructed
1970
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000030167320

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 62nd 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 62nd 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 62nd Street?

62nd Street in Morton, North Dakota has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 62nd Street inspected?

62nd 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 10 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 62nd 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 62nd Street?

62nd Street has an NBI inventory load rating of 5.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 62nd Street?

62nd Street is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 62nd Street and does age affect safety?

62nd Street was built in 1936, making it 90 years old and last reconstructed in 1970.

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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