US Bridges

137th Avenue over Cedar Creek

Good

Bowman County, North Dakota · 5 North of Buffalo Spring · Structure no. 000000006140020

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

137th Avenue over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 137th Avenue over Cedar Creek in Bowman County, North Dakota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries137th Avenue
CrossesCedar Creek
Location5 North of Buffalo Spring
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.25031, -103.22438
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2017)
Projected traffic65 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 137th Avenue over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 137th Avenue over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does 137th Avenue over Cedar Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is 137th Avenue over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 137th Avenue over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.