US Bridges

4th ST Northeast over Cedar Creek

Fair

Adams County, North Dakota · 13 North 2 East Hettinger · Structure no. 000000001120081

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th ST Northeast over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 4th ST Northeast over Cedar Creek in Adams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries4th ST Northeast
CrossesCedar Creek
Location13 North 2 East Hettinger
RouteCounty Highway 119
Coordinates46.18832, -102.58069
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
Trucks15%
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 4th ST Northeast over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th ST Northeast 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 4th ST Northeast over Cedar Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4th ST Northeast over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 4th ST Northeast over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.