US Bridges

31st ST NE over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Adams County, North Dakota · 19 East 3 North Hettinger · Structure no. 000000001137170

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31st ST NE over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 31st ST NE over Cedar Creek in Adams County, North Dakota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries31st ST NE
CrossesCedar Creek
Location19 East 3 North Hettinger
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.05022, -102.22677
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic3 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$137,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 31st ST NE over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31st ST NE 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 31st ST NE over Cedar Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 31st ST NE over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 31st ST NE over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.