Section Line Trail over Boundry Creek
PoorPosted for loadBottineau County, North Dakota · 5 North 5 East of Souris · Structure no. 000000005142020
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Section Line Trail over Boundry Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Section Line Trail over Boundry Creek in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 3 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Section Line Trail over Boundry Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Section Line Trail over Boundry 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 Trail over Boundry Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Section Line Trail over Boundry Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Section Line Trail over Boundry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.