US Bridges

11th Street North over Cedar Creek

PoorPosted for load

Adams County, North Dakota · 10 North 9 West Hettinger · Structure no. 000000001127100

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Street North over Cedar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 11th Street North over Cedar Creek in Adams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries11th Street North
CrossesCedar Creek
Location10 North 9 West Hettinger
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.15262, -102.43496
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.5 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2019)
Projected traffic5 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$267,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 11th Street North over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th Street North 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 11th Street North over Cedar Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 11th Street North over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 11th Street North over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.