US Bridges

135th Ave SW over Cedar Creek

Fair

Bowman County, North Dakota · 7 North 2 West Scranton · Structure no. 000000006142020

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

135th Ave SW over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 135th Ave SW over Cedar Creek in Bowman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 103 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries135th Ave SW
CrossesCedar Creek
Location7 North 2 West Scranton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBowman County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.26163, -103.18275
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 135th Ave SW over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is 135th Ave SW over Cedar 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 135th Ave SW over Cedar Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 135th Ave SW over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 135th Ave SW over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.