US Bridges

133rd Ave SW over Creek

FairPosted for load

Billings County, North Dakota · 1 North 3 West Belfield · Structure no. 000000004119290

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

133rd Ave SW over Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 133rd Ave SW over Creek in Billings County, North Dakota. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries133rd Ave SW
CrossesCreek
Location1 North 3 West Belfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBillings County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.9115, -103.25242
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic10 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 133rd Ave SW over Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is 133rd Ave SW over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 133rd Ave SW over Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 133rd Ave SW over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 133rd Ave SW over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.