17th Ave NW over Cedar Creek
PoorClosed to trafficAdams County, North Dakota · 4 West 15 North Hettinger · Structure no. 000000001113040
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2019
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
17th Ave NW over Cedar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 17th Ave NW over Cedar Creek in Adams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 3 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 17th Ave NW over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is 17th Ave NW over Cedar 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 17th Ave NW over Cedar Creek carry?
About 1 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is 17th Ave NW over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 17th Ave NW over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.