US Bridges

Section Line Trail over Stone Creek

Fair

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 6 West 4 South Bottineau · Structure no. 000000005141171

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Section Line Trail over Stone Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Section Line Trail over Stone Creek in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSection Line Trail
CrossesStone Creek
Location6 West 4 South Bottineau
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.76807, -100.59931
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
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 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 Section Line Trail over Stone Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Section Line Trail over Stone 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Section Line Trail over Stone Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Section Line Trail over Stone Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Section Line Trail over Stone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.