US Bridges

Section Line Road over Antler Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 2 North 1 West of Antler · Structure no. 000000005109010

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
100 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Section Line Road over Antler Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Section Line Road over Antler Creek in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 2 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSection Line Road
CrossesAntler Creek
Location2 North 1 West of Antler
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.99477, -101.30644
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2022)
Projected traffic5 by 2038
Trucks—
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$204,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Section Line Road over Antler Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Section Line Road over Antler 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 Section Line Road over Antler Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Section Line Road over Antler Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Section Line Road over Antler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.