US Bridges

County Road over Antler Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 2 North of Antler · Structure no. 000000005110010

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
108 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Antler Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Antler Creek in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2038. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesAntler Creek
Location2 North of Antler
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.99473, -101.2943
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.7 US tons
Inventory rating6.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic25 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$278,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Antler Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is County 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 County Road over Antler Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Road over Antler Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Antler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.