US Bridges

13th ST NW over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Adams County, North Dakota · 2 East 11 North Reeder · Structure no. 000000001105020

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th ST NW over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13th ST NW over Cedar Creek in Adams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries13th ST NW
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2 East 11 North Reeder
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.27179, -102.89182
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic10 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$254,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th ST NW over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th ST NW over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 13th ST NW over Cedar Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 13th ST NW over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 13th ST NW over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.