US Bridges

Nd Highway 256 over South Antler Creek

Fair

Bottineau County, North Dakota · .5 S of Canadian Border · Structure no. 0256015977

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 256 over South Antler Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nd Highway 256 over South Antler 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNd Highway 256
CrossesSouth Antler Creek
Location.5 S of Canadian Border
RouteState Highway 256
Coordinates48.99426, -101.30019
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nd Highway 256 over South Antler Creek built?

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

What condition is Nd Highway 256 over South Antler 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 256 over South Antler Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 256 over South Antler Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 256 over South Antler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.