Apple Creek RD over Apple Creek
PoorPosted for loadBurleigh County, North Dakota · 1 South 5 East Bismarck · Structure no. 000000008115370
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 518
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Apple Creek RD over Apple Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Apple Creek RD over Apple Creek in Burleigh 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 518 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 698 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Apple Creek RD over Apple Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Apple Creek RD over Apple Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Apple Creek RD over Apple Creek carry?
About 518 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Apple Creek RD over Apple Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Apple Creek RD over Apple Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.