US Bridges

133rd Avenue over Lightning Creek

Good

Bowman County, North Dakota · 8 South of Scranton · Structure no. 000000006144170

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

133rd Avenue over Lightning Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 133rd Avenue over Lightning Creek in Bowman County, North Dakota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries133rd Avenue
CrossesLightning Creek
Location8 South of Scranton
RouteCounty Highway 645
Coordinates46.03689, -103.14091
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2017)
Projected traffic175 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 133rd Avenue over Lightning Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 133rd Avenue over Lightning 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 133rd Avenue over Lightning Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 133rd Avenue over Lightning Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns 133rd Avenue over Lightning Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.