US Bridges

5th Street NW over Chanta Peta Creek

Good

Adams County, North Dakota · 18 North 5 West Hettinger · Structure no. 000000001113021

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Street NW over Chanta Peta Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 5th Street NW over Chanta Peta Creek in Adams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries5th Street NW
CrossesChanta Peta Creek
Location18 North 5 West Hettinger
RouteCounty Highway 115
Coordinates46.27632, -102.72649
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Street NW over Chanta Peta Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Street NW over Chanta Peta Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 5th Street NW over Chanta Peta Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 5th Street NW over Chanta Peta Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Street NW over Chanta Peta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.