14th ST SW over Buffalo Creek
PoorClosed to trafficAdams County, North Dakota · 7 South 2 East Reeder · Structure no. 000000001104210
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2019
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
14th ST SW over Buffalo Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 14th ST SW over Buffalo Creek in Adams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 years old, older than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 14th ST SW over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is 14th ST SW over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2019.
How much traffic does 14th ST SW over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is 14th ST SW over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 14th ST SW over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.