US Bridges

70th Ave NW over Creek

Good

Burke County, North Dakota · 3 South 1 East Northgate · Structure no. 000000007132041

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

70th Ave NW over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 70th Ave NW over Creek in Burke County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries70th Ave NW
CrossesCreek
Location3 South 1 East Northgate
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.9416, -102.23982
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2022)
Projected traffic73 by 2042
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 70th Ave NW over Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 70th Ave NW over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 70th Ave NW over Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 70th Ave NW over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns 70th Ave NW over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.