FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IRRSR ND HIWAY 49

Carrying IRRSR ND HIWAY 49 over CEDAR CREEK

7 NORTH ND-SD BORDER, Grant, North Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IRRSR ND HIWAY 49

The IRRSR ND HIWAY 49 bridge in Grant, North Dakota carries IRRSR ND HIWAY 49 over CEDAR CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 70.1 meters (230 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 240 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.1 metric tons.

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

How IRRSR ND HIWAY 49 compares

▲ 1.7
Load rating vs North Dakota average (32.4 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of North Dakota bridges
60
Bridges in Grant · 6 in Poor condition
IRRSR ND HIWAY 49 34.1 t
North Dakota average 32.4 t

Live comparison across North Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
−2.3

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
70.1 m (230 ft)
Deck Width
11.2 m (37 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
240 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0049007354

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IRRSR ND HIWAY 49 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 IRRSR ND HIWAY 49 against other structures in Grant 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 IRRSR ND HIWAY 49?

IRRSR ND HIWAY 49 in Grant, North Dakota has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IRRSR ND HIWAY 49 inspected?

IRRSR ND HIWAY 49'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 240 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRRSR ND HIWAY 49 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 IRRSR ND HIWAY 49?

IRRSR ND HIWAY 49 has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IRRSR ND HIWAY 49?

IRRSR ND HIWAY 49 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IRRSR ND HIWAY 49 and does age affect safety?

IRRSR ND HIWAY 49 was built in 1972, making it 54 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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