US Bridges

141st Avenue SW over Alkali Creek

Fair

Bowman County, North Dakota · 4 East 12 South Bowman · Structure no. 000000006136200

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

141st Avenue SW over Alkali Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 141st Avenue SW over Alkali Creek in Bowman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries141st Avenue SW
CrossesAlkali Creek
Location4 East 12 South Bowman
RouteCounty Highway 637
Coordinates45.99632, -103.30709
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 141st Avenue SW over Alkali Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 141st Avenue SW over Alkali 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 141st Avenue SW over Alkali Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 141st Avenue SW over Alkali Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 141st Avenue SW over Alkali Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.