IRRSR ND HIWAY 49
Carrying IRRSR ND HIWAY 49 over TIMBER CREEK
11 NORTH ND-SD BORDER, Grant, North Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IRRSR ND HIWAY 49
The IRRSR ND HIWAY 49 bridge in Grant, North Dakota carries IRRSR ND HIWAY 49 over TIMBER CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 42.7 meters (140 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 250 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 51.0 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
Live comparison across North Dakota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 42.7 m (140 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.2 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 250 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0049010970
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
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 7/9, 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 250 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 Good 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 51.0 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.
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