163rd Ave SW over Skull Creek
FairBowman County, North Dakota · 11 South 5 West Rhame · Structure no. 000000006115130
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
163rd Ave SW over Skull Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 163rd Ave SW over Skull Creek in Bowman 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 25 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 163rd Ave SW over Skull Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 163rd Ave SW over Skull 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 2023.
How much traffic does 163rd Ave SW over Skull Creek carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 163rd Ave SW over Skull Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 163rd Ave SW over Skull Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.