US Bridges

27th St. NE over Cedar Creek

Good

Adams County, North Dakota · 2 East 8 North of Lemmon · Structure no. 000000001143170

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27th St. NE over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 27th St. NE over Cedar Creek in Adams County, North Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries27th St. NE
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2 East 8 North of Lemmon
RouteCounty Highway 143
CountyAdams County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.05332, -102.10255
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 27th St. NE over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27th St. NE over Cedar 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 27th St. NE over Cedar Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 27th St. NE over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 27th St. NE over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.